Peptide Terms

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H-bond donors and acceptors
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Molecules that participate in hydrogen bonding.

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Heat shock proteins
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Proteins that assist in folding and protecting other proteins.

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Heme proteins
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Proteins containing a heme group, essential for oxygen transport and enzymes.

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Hemostasis
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The process of stopping bleeding through blood clot formation.

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Hepatocytes
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Liver cells responsible for metabolism, detoxification, and protein synthesis.

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Hepatoprotection
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Processes that protect liver cells from damage or disease.

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High-affinity binding
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The strong interaction between a receptor and its ligand.

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High-throughput screening
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A method for rapidly testing large libraries of compounds.

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Histidine
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An amino acid involved in enzyme function and pH regulation.

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Histone modifications
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Chemical modifications to histone proteins that regulate gene expression.

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Homeostasis
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The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment.

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Hormone analogs
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Modified versions of hormones designed to mimic natural effects.

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Hybrid peptides
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Peptides that combine sequences from multiple sources.

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Hydration shell
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A layer of water molecules surrounding biomolecules.

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Hydrogen bonding
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A weak bond between hydrogen and an electronegative atom.

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Hydrogen-deuterium exchange
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A technique for studying protein dynamics using hydrogen isotope exchange.

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Hydrolysis
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A chemical reaction that breaks molecules down using water.

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Hydrophilic
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Molecules that are water-attracting and dissolve easily in water.

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Hydrophobic
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Molecules that repel water and dissolve in fats and oils.

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Hydroxyproline
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An amino acid important for collagen stability in connective tissues.

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Hyperplasia
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An increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue.

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Hypothalamus
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A brain region that regulates hormones, temperature, and metabolism.

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Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)
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A protein that responds to low oxygen levels and regulates gene expression.

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IGF-1 (Insulin-like growth factor-1)
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A protein that regulates cell growth, muscle development, and metabolism.

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Immunogenicity
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The ability of a substance to trigger an immune response.

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Immunoglobulins
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Proteins that function as antibodies in the immune system.

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Immunomodulation
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The process of regulating immune system activity.

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Incretin
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Hormones that enhance insulin secretion in response to food intake.

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Inflammation
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A biological response to injury or infection marked by redness and swelling.

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Inhibitory peptides
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Peptides that reduce or block biological activity in cells.

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Interleukins
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A group of cytokines involved in immune responses.

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Intracellular signaling
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The transmission of signals within a cell to regulate function.

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Ion channels
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Proteins that regulate the flow of ions across cell membranes.

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Ion mobility spectrometry
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A mass spectrometry technique for analyzing molecular structure.

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Ionic interactions
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Attractions between charged molecules that affect protein structure.

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Isoelectric point
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The pH at which a molecule has no net charge.

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Isoforms
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Variations of proteins with different functions or stability.

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Isomerization
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A structural change in molecules without altering their composition.

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KPV peptide
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A tripeptide with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

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Kinase receptors
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Receptors that regulate cellular processes through phosphorylation.

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Kinetic stability
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The ability of a molecule to maintain its structure over time.

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Klotho protein
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A protein involved in aging and cellular repair.

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Krebs cycle
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A metabolic pathway for energy production in cells.

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Lactic acid
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An organic acid produced during anaerobic metabolism.

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Leptin
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A hormone that regulates appetite and energy balance.

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Ligand binding
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The interaction between a molecule (ligand) and its target receptor.

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Lipid metabolism
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The breakdown and storage of fats for energy use.

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Lipopeptides
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Peptides with lipid components that enhance membrane interaction.

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Lipophilic peptides
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Peptides that dissolve in fats and oils rather than water.

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Liposomes
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Vesicles used to deliver drugs or peptides efficiently.

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Lymphatic transport
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The transport of molecules via the lymphatic system.

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