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oligopeptide

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/ ˌɒlɪɡəʊˈpɛptaɪd /

noun

  1. biochem a peptide comprising a small number of amino acids

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In a corresponding trend, a reduced extent of β-sheet folding resulted, indicating lower stability of the folded oligopeptide with decreasing surface area.

From Nature • Mar. 28, 2017

Left, the oligopeptide under evaluation, where X and Y are variable substituents.

From Nature • Mar. 28, 2017

Left, the oligopeptide under evaluation, where X and Y are variable substituents.

From Nature • Mar. 28, 2017

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