peptide chains


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Short molecules formed from the linking of amino acids in a defined order. The link between the amino acids is referred to as a peptide or amide bond. Proteins consist of multiple polypeptide subunits.

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International Union of Immunological SocietiesUniversity of South AfricaInstitute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineElizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids FoundationStellenbosch University