disulfiidsed
Disulfides are a class of chemical compounds characterized by the presence of a sulfur-sulfur (S-S) bond. This bond is formed through the oxidation of two thiol (-SH) groups, which are common in many biological molecules such as proteins and peptides. Disulfides play a crucial role in the structure and function of these biomolecules, often contributing to their stability and three-dimensional folding.
In proteins, disulfide bonds are formed between cysteine residues, which contain thiol groups. The formation of
Disulfides are not limited to biological systems; they are also found in various synthetic compounds and materials.
The study of disulfides is important in fields such as biochemistry, organic chemistry, and materials science.