Peptide bond
What it is
A peptide bond is the covalent linkage connecting amino-acid units in a peptide or protein.
What it does
Chains of these linked units form a protein's primary structure.
Research context and ingredient forms
Protein sequence, folding, and processing also matter for function.
Using this information
The presence of peptide bonds is a structural fact, not evidence that one protein product treats a condition or is absorbed intact.
Scientific Research & References
- Biology 2e: 3.4 Proteins
OpenStax, Rice University
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