The reaction of the hydrated electron with amino acids, peptides, and proteins in aqueous solutions. Tryptophyl peptides.
1977
M Faraggi, and
A Bettelheim
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MeSH Term
Description
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D010455
Peptides
Members of the class of compounds composed of AMINO ACIDS joined together by peptide bonds between adjacent amino acids into linear, branched or cyclical structures. OLIGOPEPTIDES are composed of approximately 2-12 amino acids. Polypeptides are composed of approximately 13 or more amino acids. PROTEINS are considered to be larger versions of peptides that can form into complex structures such as ENZYMES and RECEPTORS.
Peptide,Polypeptide,Polypeptides
D011675
Pulse Radiolysis
Use of a pulse of X-rays or fast electrons to generate free radicals for spectroscopic examination.
Radiolysis, Pulse
D004151
Dipeptides
Peptides composed of two amino acid units.
Dipeptide
D014364
Tryptophan
An essential amino acid that is necessary for normal growth in infants and for NITROGEN balance in adults. It is a precursor of INDOLE ALKALOIDS in plants. It is a precursor of SEROTONIN (hence its use as an antidepressant and sleep aid). It can be a precursor to NIACIN, albeit inefficiently, in mammals.