Scientific Glossary

Amino acid sequence

The order of residues describing a peptide chain.

2026-09-09

Editorial educational content. Specialist review is not claimed; consult the original references and limitations.

Definition and context

The order of residues describing a peptide chain.

What to check

Include termini, stereochemistry and modifications when identifying a peptide or requesting synthesis.

Interpretation

A commercial abbreviation may not specify the complete sequence.

Sources and verification scope

Scientific publication · S04

Therapeutic peptides: current applications and future directions ↗

Wang et al. · Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy

Source details (original language)
Scope
Review of therapeutic peptide development
Document section
Introduction; production, modification and applications
Limitations
Historical review, not validation of products or batches. More than 80 approved drugs is a 2022 literature statement.
Claim verification date
2026-09-09

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