: any of various amides that are derived from two or more amino acids by combination of the amino group of one acid with the carboxyl group of another and are usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of proteins
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Kennedy has also promoted peptides, a potentially dangerous growth hormone, and unproven Covid-19 treatments like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The acquisition includes Nimble's lead asset, an investigational oral peptide inhibitor in preclinical development for the treatment of psoriasis, and a pipeline of other novel oral peptide candidates with potential use across several autoimmune diseases, the companies said.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Kennedy has also promoted peptides, a potentially dangerous growth hormone, and unproven Covid-19 treatments like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Plus, 2% peptides are featured to lock in moisture and promote plumper lips.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
The acquisition includes Nimble's lead asset, an investigational oral peptide inhibitor in preclinical development for the treatment of psoriasis, and a pipeline of other novel oral peptide candidates with potential use across several autoimmune diseases, the companies said.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Peptide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peptide. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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peptide
noun
pep·tide
ˈpep-ˌtīd 
: any of various substances that are usually obtained by the partial breakdown of proteins
Medical Definition
peptide
noun
pep·tide
ˈpep-ˌtīd
: any of various amides that are derived from two or more amino acids by combination of the amino group of one acid with the carboxyl group of another and are usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of proteins
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