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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. amino acids
  5. glycine (amino acid)
  6. N-substituted glycines
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  4. amino acids
  5. glycine (amino acid)
  6. N-substituted glycines

Preferred term

N-substituted glycines

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Amino acids composed of glycine substituted at the nitrogen rather than the usual carbon position, resulting in the loss of hydrogen bonding donors. Polymers of these compounds are called peptoids.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2018

    Concept scheme: NALT Full

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • peptoids

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/314500

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