What are peptides? You need to know.


Sep 19, 2023

 by Brian Saunders
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You are going to hear more and more about peptides in the future.  They are going to change the way we age and feel.  Learn now, beat the rush, and stay ahead of the game.

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that serve as building blocks for proteins in living organisms. Amino acids are the fundamental units that makeup proteins, and when they are linked together in a specific sequence, they form peptides and proteins. Peptides are smaller than proteins and typically consist of fewer than 50 amino acids, whereas proteins can be much larger and more complex, often consisting of hundreds or thousands of amino acids.

Peptides play essential roles in various biological processes. Some common functions of peptides include:

  1. Hormones: Peptide hormones, such as insulin and growth hormone, regulate numerous physiological processes in the body, including metabolism, growth, and immune response.

  2. Signaling: Peptides can act as signaling molecules that transmit information between cells. Neuropeptides, for example, play a role in transmitting signals in the nervous system.

  3. Antibiotics: Some peptides have antimicrobial properties and can act as natural antibiotics, helping to defend the body against infections.

  4. Enzymes: Enzymes are proteins or peptides that catalyze chemical reactions in the body, facilitating various metabolic processes.

  5. Structural Support: Peptides can contribute to the structural integrity of proteins and tissues in the body.

  6. Transport: Some peptides are involved in the transport of molecules across cell membranes or within the bloodstream.

Change is always happening.  Be open to the future.

 

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