peptides
n. countablen. short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks for proteins in your body. They help your skin stay healthy and send signals to your cells to perform different tasks.
n. short chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, typically consisting of between two and fifty amino acids. These molecules serve as structural components or signaling agents within biological systems.
Many skin creams contain peptides to help reduce wrinkles.
The researcher studied how specific peptides interact with cell receptors to trigger a healing response in damaged tissue.
While proteins are large and complex, peptides are smaller sequences that can more easily penetrate the skin barrier, making them popular ingredients in modern dermatological treatments.
Usually used in the plural when referring to the general class of molecules or ingredients in products.