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  • noun Plural form of peptide.

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Examples

  • The chemical synthesis of peptides is an important task.

    The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1984 - Presentation Speech 1984

  • The chemical synthesis of peptides is an important task for organic chemists and the principle generally used today for such synthesis was developed a relatively long time ago by the Nobel

    Press Release: The 1984 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1984

  • A very important contribution was also made by the Swedish researcher Per Edman, who unfortunately died relatively young and whose method for the controlled degradation of peptides is now generally used.

    The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1984 - Presentation Speech 1984

  • "As reported at the recent annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, we have developed a facile and rapid method to label peptides with fluorine-18 (F-18), a radionuclide used in positron-emission imaging," stated Cynthia L. Sullivan, President and CEO of

    News 2010

  • Dr. Smith says research so far indicates more than 700 different proteins or small proteins called peptides are secreted by the beads, including 25 to 30 that are known to have anti-tumor effects.

    Novel Effort To Fight Cancer With Cancer Cells Ron Winslow 2011

  • For example, ingredients called peptides are either synthetically constructed or plant-derived amino acid chains that are part of a protein.

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

  • For example, ingredients called peptides are either synthetically constructed or plant-derived amino acid chains that are part of a protein.

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

  • Second, small partially digested food proteins, called peptides, from gluten and casein can act to disturb the normal neurotransmitter function in the brain, and third, they can act as “excitotoxins,” increasing glutamate an excitatory neurotransmitter and creating a chain reaction that overexcites, injures, inflames and ultimately kills brain cells.

    The UltraMind Solution M.D. Mark Hyman 2009

  • For example, ingredients called peptides are either synthetically constructed or plant-derived amino acid chains that are part of a protein.

    Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009

  • Creams based on the small chains of amino acids called peptides seem to have some benefit in promoting collagen production, says Chicago dermatologist Carolyn Jacob, but the proof so far only comes from lab experiments, not large clinical trials with people.

    The Four Worst Wrinkle Fighters 2008

  • In the era of the “buff business leader,” some tech workers have begun using peptides — a broad class of oral and injectable drugs, treatments, and supplements — to improve their health and appearance.

    How ‘peptides’ became the latest longevity trend in Silicon Valley | Semafor Louise Matsakis 2023

  • Peptides are short chains of amino acids that are used by all living creatures to make proteins.

    How ‘peptides’ became the latest longevity trend in Silicon Valley | Semafor Louise Matsakis 2023

  • In the era of the “buff business leader,” some tech workers have begun using peptides — a broad class of oral and injectable drugs, treatments, and supplements — to improve their health and appearance.

    How ‘peptides’ became the latest longevity trend in Silicon Valley | Semafor Louise Matsakis 2023

  • Peptides are short chains of amino acids that are used by all living creatures to make proteins.

    How ‘peptides’ became the latest longevity trend in Silicon Valley | Semafor Louise Matsakis 2023

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