Peptide Flashcards
1
Q
A chain of amino acids held together by peptide bonds or amide bonds
Occurs with the carboxyl group of an amino acid and the amino group of the next
A
Peptide
2
Q
A tripeptide present in high levels in most cells
Regulator of oxidation _ reduction reactions
An antioxidant and protects cellular contents with oxidizing agents such as peroxides and superoxides
A
Glutathione
3
Q
Biochemically active small peptides :
Hormones
Neurotrasmitters
Antioxidants
Artifical sweeteners
Produced by the pituitary gland
A
Small peptide Hormones
Oxytocin Vasopressin
4
Q
Pentapeptide neurotransmitters produced by the brain and bind receptors with the brain
Help reduce pain
A
Enkephalins
Met-enkephalin
Leu-enkephalin
