oligopeptidy

Oligopeptidy are short chains of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. The term "oligo" means "few," and "peptide" refers to the chemical bond connecting amino acids. Generally, oligopeptidy are considered to be composed of between 2 and 20 amino acids. Chains longer than this are typically referred to as polypeptides or proteins.

These molecules play a variety of important roles in biological systems. Many hormones, such as insulin and oxytocin, are oligopeptidy. They can also act as neurotransmitters, signaling molecules in the nervous system. Furthermore, certain oligopeptidy have antimicrobial properties, helping to protect organisms from infection. In the pharmaceutical industry, oligopeptidy are of interest as potential therapeutic agents due to their diverse biological activities and relatively small size, which can facilitate absorption and distribution within the body. Their synthesis and modification are areas of ongoing research.