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peptide

[C] 可算名詞

複数形: peptides

This term occupies the middle ground between a single amino acid and a full-fledged protein. It carries a scientific, clinical connotation, often appearing in discussions about hormones, skincare, and biotechnology. The feeling is one of precision and molecular engineering. In a commercial context, especially in cosmetics, the word is frequently used as a buzzword to imply anti-aging properties and cellular regeneration. In a medical context, it refers to specific signaling molecules that trigger biological responses in the body.

Countable when referring to a specific molecule or a distinct type of short amino acid chain.

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A short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

"The researchers synthesized a synthetic peptide to target the receptor."