oligopeptide

[US]/[ˈɒlɪɡoʊˌpɛptaɪd]/
[UK]/[ˌɑːlɪɡoʊˈpɛptaɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A short chain of amino acids, typically containing fewer than 50 residues.; A peptide with a relatively small number of amino acid residues.

Phrases & Collocations

oligopeptide synthesis

oligopeptide chain

oligopeptide sequence

designing oligopeptides

oligopeptides bind

short oligopeptide

oligopeptide structure

oligopeptide fragments

containing oligopeptides

oligopeptide library

Example Sentences

researchers are synthesizing novel oligopeptides for drug delivery applications.

the stability of the oligopeptide was improved through cyclization.

oligopeptide synthesis is a crucial step in peptide drug development.

we analyzed the oligopeptide's binding affinity to the target receptor.

the oligopeptide sequence was optimized for enhanced biological activity.

solid-phase synthesis is a common method for producing oligopeptides.

the oligopeptide's structure was determined using mass spectrometry.

oligopeptides can act as signaling molecules in biological systems.

we designed a short oligopeptide to mimic a natural protein.

the oligopeptide showed promising results in preclinical studies.

modifying the oligopeptide with non-natural amino acids expanded its properties.

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