Tripeptide

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Tripeptide Val-Gly-Ala Formula V1

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A tripeptide is a type of peptide that consists of three amino acids linked by peptide bonds. Tripeptides are formed through the process of protein biosynthesis and play a crucial role in various biological functions.

Structure[edit | edit source]

The structure of a tripeptide is characterized by the sequence of its three amino acids, which are connected by peptide bonds. The general formula for a tripeptide is NH₂-AA₁-AA₂-AA₃-COOH, where AA₁, AA₂, and AA₃ represent the amino acids. The specific properties and functions of a tripeptide depend on the nature and order of these amino acids.

Synthesis[edit | edit source]

Tripeptides are synthesized in living organisms through the process of translation, which occurs in the ribosomes. During translation, messenger RNA (mRNA) is decoded to produce a specific sequence of amino acids, forming a peptide chain. Tripeptides can also be synthesized artificially using solid-phase peptide synthesis techniques.

Functions[edit | edit source]

Tripeptides have various biological functions, including:

Examples[edit | edit source]

Some well-known tripeptides include:

Related Pages[edit | edit source]



Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD