noun
- a compound consisting of two or more amino acids linked in a chain
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- The researcher studied how peptides form proteins in living cells.
- This skincare cream contains peptides that may help reduce wrinkles.
- Insulin is a peptide hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
- The lab synthesized a new peptide for potential medical applications.
- Peptides are smaller than proteins but larger than individual amino acids.
- The digestive system breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.