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Peptide
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a short chain of amino acids linked together, which can function as a building block for proteins or act as a signaling molecule in the body
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Peptides play crucial roles in cell communication and metabolic regulation.
The enzyme broke down the protein into smaller peptides for easier digestion.
Scientists synthesized a peptide to study its potential as a new therapeutic drug.
Some peptides act as hormones, influencing various physiological processes in the body.
Pepsin is an enzyme produced in the stomach that helps break down proteins into smaller peptides.
