Beta-peptide
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beta-peptide is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any artificial peptide made from beta-amino acids; used in some antibiotics in an attempt to counter resistance.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any artificial peptide made from beta-amino acids; used in some antibiotics in an attempt to counter resistance.
Word Forms
- beta-peptides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include biopeptide, bispeptide, beta-lactamase, peptibody, propeptide, pro-peptide.
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