Peptide bond
Also: amide bond, peptide bonds
The covalent bond that links the carboxyl group of one amino acid to the amino group of the next. Formed by condensation (release of water). Cleaved by enzymes called peptidases or proteases.
Also: amide bond, peptide bonds
The covalent bond that links the carboxyl group of one amino acid to the amino group of the next. Formed by condensation (release of water). Cleaved by enzymes called peptidases or proteases.
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