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Noun: polypeptide  ,pó-lee'pep,tId
  1. A peptide containing 10 to more than 100 amino acids
    "Insulin is an important polypeptide hormone that regulates blood sugar levels"

Derived forms: polypeptides

Type of: peptide

Part of: protein

Encyclopedia: Polypeptide