Peptoid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peptoid is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a class of peptide analogues, many of which are peptidomimetic, that have alkyl side chains attached to some of the nitrogen atoms of glycine residues.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of peptide analogues, many of which are peptidomimetic, that have alkyl side chains attached to some of the nitrogen atoms of glycine residues.
Word Forms
- peptoids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peptomer, peptide, homoallylglycine, alkylglycine, aminopeptide, petide.
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