pentapeptide
Short protein fragment
A pentapeptide is a chain of exactly five amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
The term appears primarily in biochemistry and cosmetics, where pentapeptides are marketed as anti-aging ingredients in skincare products: This serum contains a pentapeptide that claims to reduce wrinkles.
Organic compounds forming proteins
- residuesWhat's left after processing
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- N-terminusPolypeptide's starting residue
- C-terminusProtein chain's ending point
backbone · conformation · cyclic · linear · motif · fragment · linkage · stereochemistry
Affecting living tissue
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- ligandMolecule that binds centrally
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
metabolism · proteolysis · catalysis · hormones · neuropeptides · pharmacokinetics · stability · half-life
Forming bonds between molecules
- resinViscous plant secretion
- cleavageTendency to split cleanly
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- activationSetting into operation
elongation · purification · ligation · yield
Skin-applied beauty substances
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- anti-agingCounteracting effects of time
- wound healingRestoration after injury
- therapeuticsStudy of healing interventions
antimicrobial · research · epitope · vaccine · biosensor · nutraceutical
amino acids
Organic compounds forming proteins
- residuesWhat's left after processing
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- N-terminusPolypeptide's starting residue
C-terminus · backbone · conformation · cyclic · linear · motif · fragment · linkage · stereochemistry · chirality
bioactive
Affecting living tissue
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- ligandMolecule that binds centrally
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
enzyme · metabolism · proteolysis · catalysis · hormones · neuropeptides · pharmacokinetics · stability · half-life · bioavailability
coupling reaction
Forming bonds between molecules
- resinViscous plant secretion
- cleavageTendency to split cleanly
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
activation · elongation · purification · ligation · yield
cosmetics
Skin-applied beauty substances
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- anti-agingCounteracting effects of time
- wound healingRestoration after injury
therapeutics · antimicrobial · research · epitope · vaccine · biosensor · nutraceutical
pentapeptideprotein
Folded amino chain
polypeptide · macromolecule · enzyme · amino acid · monomer
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