tetrapeptide

noun

tetrapeptide

noun

Etymology From tetra- + peptide.

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences An organic compound formed from four amino acids joined by peptide bonds.

Derived terms: cyclotetrapeptide, lipotetrapeptide, xenotetrapeptide
Hypernyms: peptide
Coordinate terms: dipeptide, tripeptide

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