aminopeptide

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noun

A derivative of a peptide in which a group (such as collagen) is attached to the terminal -NH₂ group

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Meanings

nounaminopeptide (countable and uncountable, plural aminopeptides)

plural aminopeptides

  1. countablein compoundsuncountablechemistryA derivative of a peptide in which a group (such as collagen) is attached to the terminal -NH₂ group

Origin

From amino- + peptide.

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APA

aminopeptide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aminopeptide

MLA

“aminopeptide.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aminopeptide. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aminopeptide,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aminopeptide.

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