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D-Amino Acid Substitution: Comprehensive Peptide Reference

Replacement of L-amino acids with D-enantiomers. Increases proteolytic resistance. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its biological activity, struc...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
d-amino-acid-substitution peptide research

Overview

Replacement of L-amino acids with D-enantiomers. Increases proteolytic resistance.

Clinical Significance

This molecule has important therapeutic or diagnostic applications in clinical medicine.

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “D-Amino Acid Substitution” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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