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N-Terminal Pyroglutamate: Oligopeptide Research Reference

Cyclization of N-terminal glutamine to pyroglutamic acid. Protects against degradation. This peptide or oligopeptide is studied for its biological activity, ...

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
n-terminal-pyroglutamate peptide research

Overview

Cyclization of N-terminal glutamine to pyroglutamic acid. Protects against degradation.

Clinical Significance

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

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “N-Terminal Pyroglutamate” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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