PEPTONOID Meaning and
Definition
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Peptonoid is a term used in the field of organic chemistry to refer to a class of compounds that exhibit characteristics similar to those of peptones. Peptones, in turn, are proteins that have been hydrolyzed to a certain extent, resulting in the formation of smaller peptide chains or amino acid derivatives.
Peptonoids are synthetic compounds that mimic the structural and/or functional properties of natural peptones. They are typically designed and synthesized in laboratories to fulfill specific purposes, such as acting as enzyme inhibitors, catalysts, or drug candidates.
Peptonoids often comprise a core structural framework composed of amino acid-like building blocks, which are carefully chosen and arranged. This framework can be modified by incorporating different functional groups or molecular fragments to achieve desired properties and biological activities.
The term "peptonoid" emphasizes the peptone-like characteristics of these compounds, such as their ability to interact with enzymes or receptors. However, unlike natural peptones, peptonoids can be precisely tailored and manipulated to optimize their performance and overcome limitations associated with natural compounds. This versatility makes peptonoids valuable tools for drug discovery, chemical biology, and materials science.
The design and synthesis of peptonoids requires expertise in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Scientists exploring this field aim to create novel peptonoids that can serve as building blocks for drug development or as multifunctional materials in various applications.
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A substance supposed to resemble peptone.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for PEPTONOID
- oeptonoid
- leptonoid
- -eptonoid
- 0eptonoid
- pwptonoid
- psptonoid
- pdptonoid
- prptonoid
- p4ptonoid
- p3ptonoid
- peotonoid
- peltonoid
- pe-tonoid
- pe0tonoid
- pepronoid
- pepfonoid
- pepgonoid
- pepyonoid
- pep6onoid
- pep5onoid
Etymology of PEPTONOID
The word "peptonoid" derives from the Greek word "peptos", meaning "digested" or "dissolved", and the suffix "-oid", which denotes similarity or resemblance to something. In the context of biology and chemistry, "peptonoid" was coined to describe substances or compounds that share properties or characteristics with peptones.
Peptones are protein derivatives that result from the partial digestion or hydrolysis of proteins. They are often used as nutrient sources for bacteria, in microbiological media, and in various biochemical studies. "Peptonoid" was likely formed to indicate a substance similar to peptones but not necessarily derived from proteins or the process of digestion.
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