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peptide
(redirected from Atrial natriuretic peptide)

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pep·tide  (pptd)
n.
Any of various natural or synthetic compounds containing two or more amino acids linked by the carboxyl group of one amino acid to the amino group of another.


pep·tidic (-tdk) adj.
pep·tidi·cal·ly adv.

peptide [ˈpɛptaɪd]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of a group of compounds consisting of two or more amino acids linked by chemical bonding between their respective carboxyl and amino groups See also peptide bond, polypeptide

peptide  (pptd)
A chemical compound that is composed of a chain of two or more amino acids and is usually smaller than a protein. The amino acids can be alike or different. Many hormones and antibiotics are peptides.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.peptide - amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein
amide - any organic compound containing the group -CONH2
fibrinopeptide - peptide released from the amino end of fibrinogen by the action of thrombin to form fibrin during clotting of the blood
polypeptide - a peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
endorphin - a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
Translations
peptide [ˈpɛptaɪd]
npeptide m
modif
peptide bond → liaison f peptidique
peptide chain → chaîne f peptidique
peptide [ˈpɛptaɪd] npeptide m
peptide [ˈpɛptaɪd] npeptide m


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In addition, Cal Bio researchers are investigating the potential for nasal administration of such compounds as human growth hormone, atrial natriuretic peptide (used experimentally in the management of high blood pressure), cholecystokinin derivatives (useful as appetite suppressants) and hormonal analogs with potential in contraception and in the treatment of endometriosis (SN: 3/5/88, p.
Compugen has identified an alternative splicing event in the gene that codes for the protein precursor of two natriuretic peptide hormones: atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and Urodilatin.
Accepted for presentation at ENDO 2000 is, "Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and atrial natriuretic peptide (pro-ANP) in enhanced external counterpulsation", to be presented by Drs.
 
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