polypeptides

researchers are studying the folding patterns of polypeptides to understand protein function.

the synthesis of polypeptides is a crucial step in peptide drug development.

misfolded polypeptides can lead to the formation of amyloid fibrils.

the ribosome plays a vital role in the translation of mrna into polypeptides.

post-translational modifications of polypeptides are essential for their biological activity.

analysis of polypeptide sequences can reveal evolutionary relationships between species.

the length and composition of polypeptides determine their overall structure.

degradation of polypeptides by proteases is a common cellular process.

synthetic polypeptides are used in various biomedical applications, including drug delivery.

the assembly of polypeptides into larger protein complexes is tightly regulated.

changes in polypeptide structure can be indicative of disease states.