disulfide

[US]/daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/
[UK]/daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/
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Translation

n.a chemical compound containing two sulfur atoms

Phrases & Collocations

disulfide bond

disulfide bridge

disulfide linkage

disulfide exchange

disulfide isomerization

disulfide formation

disulfide reduction

disulfide cleavage

disulfide stability

disulfide structure

Example Sentences

disulfide bonds are important for protein structure.

the disulfide linkages stabilize the enzyme's active site.

reducing agents can break disulfide bonds.

disulfide compounds are used in various chemical reactions.

researchers study disulfide formation in cellular processes.

disulfide bridges contribute to the stability of antibodies.

the presence of disulfide bonds can affect protein folding.

disulfide bonds are formed between cysteine residues.

in cosmetics, disulfide compounds can enhance hair strength.

disulfide exchange reactions are common in biochemistry.

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