Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tryptic-peptide
Noun
/ˈtrɪp.tɪkˈpɛp.taɪd/
Definition
A tryptic peptide is a short chain of amino acids produced by the enzymatic cleavage of proteins by the enzyme trypsin.
Examples
- After digestion, many tryptic peptides were identified in the protein sample.
- The analysis of tryptic peptides helps in the understanding of protein structure and function.
Meaning
Tryptic peptides are fragments of proteins that have been broken down by trypsin, which specifically cleaves at the carboxyl side of lysine and arginine amino acids.
Synonyms
- trypsin-derived peptide
- peptide fragment
