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peptide

peptide In this context, a peptide is a biological molecule that can bind certain cell receptors and be designed for use as a research tool or therapy.

In this context, a peptide is a biological molecule that can bind certain cell receptors and be designed for use as a research tool or therapy. The source also contrasts peptides with larger proteins by noting that peptides often have less elaborate three-dimensional structure.