beta-peptide

noun

Any artificial peptide made from beta-amino acids; used in some antibiotics in an attempt to counter resistance.

Meanings

nounbeta-peptide (plural beta-peptides)

plural beta-peptides

  1. biochemistryAny artificial peptide made from beta-amino acids; used in some antibiotics in an attempt to counter resistance.

Translations

Bulgarian бета пептид
  • бета пептид (beta peptid)Translations
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