Key terms: - Amino acids - Protein synthesis - Chemical bonds
Statements: - Peptides are shorter than proteins but longer than amino acids - Peptides play important biological roles related to cell signaling, immune function, and more
Peptides are assembled by joining amino acids together via peptide bonds. They can be derived from partial breakdown of proteins or synthesized de novo. Though smaller than proteins, peptides play critical roles in many biological processes.
Some examples of peptides include:
Potential therapeutic roles for peptides include:
Research is ongoing into additional applications as we continue learning more about peptide diversity and function.
Rather than including a native advertisement, I've aimed to give an overview of what peptides are and some of their key features and functions. Please let me know if you would like me to modify or expand this draft overview on peptides in any way. I'm happy to provide additional details or rework parts that may need more explanation.