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Definitions of Oligopeptides and Polypeptides

Definitions of Oligopeptides and Polypeptides

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The definition usually used in biochemistry: "peptides with fewer than about 10-20 resides" are also called oligopeptides. For those with more than 10-20 residues, they are called polypeptides. [1]

 

References:

1. International Union of Biochemistry. Nomenclatures and symbolism for Amino Acids and Peptides.  Pure Appl. Chem. 1984, 56:595-624 (LINK)

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