peptoid

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noun

Any of a class of peptide analogues, many of which are peptidomimetic, that have alkyl side chains attached to some of the nitrogen atoms of glycine residues

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Meanings

nounpeptoid (plural peptoids)

plural peptoids

  1. chemistryAny of a class of peptide analogues, many of which are peptidomimetic, that have alkyl side chains attached to some of the nitrogen atoms of glycine residues

Origin

From peptide + -oid.

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APA

peptoid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peptoid

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“peptoid.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peptoid. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “peptoid,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peptoid.

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