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N-Acylation: Oligopeptide Research Reference

Addition of acyl groups to N-terminus. Modifies pharmacokinetic properties. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its biological activity, structure-ac...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
n-acylation peptide research

Overview

Addition of acyl groups to N-terminus. Modifies pharmacokinetic properties.

Clinical Significance

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

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “N-Acylation” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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