: any of various amides that are derived from two or more amino acids by combination of the amino group of one acid with the carboxyl group of another and are usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of proteins
Examples of peptide in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The firm reported on Thursday that net sales in Q1 were up 24%, and sales within diabetes and obesity care increased by 25%, mainly driven by glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) diabetes sales growth.
—
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 May 2024
The 37-year-old then turned to Jamie Gabel PA-C, a certified physician assistant who specializes in helping patients build a wellness program of injectable peptides and hormones.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
The licorice extract, peptides, and aloe vera work to brighten dark circles.
—Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
The scientists conducted the early work, beginning in the 1970s, on glucagon-like peptides, or GLPs, that first transformed the treatment of diabetes and now that of obesity.
—TIME, 2 May 2024
Some vaccines use protein fragments, or peptides, of tumor antigens that are directly given to patients.
—John Ligon, The Conversation, 1 May 2024
The Danish pharma giant is one-half of the current duopoly on GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) agonist medications, a class of drugs that helps regulate blood sugar levels and suppresses a user’s appetite.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 1 May 2024
Infused with tightening technology and proprietary peptides, this high-tech cream minimizes the appearance of horizontal lines and creases in the neck.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
However, there have been less studies conducted on the efficacy of using peptides to treat fine lines and wrinkles.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 May 2024
The 37-year-old then turned to Jamie Gabel PA-C, a certified physician assistant who specializes in helping patients build a wellness program of injectable peptides and hormones.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
The licorice extract, peptides, and aloe vera work to brighten dark circles.
—Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
The scientists conducted the early work, beginning in the 1970s, on glucagon-like peptides, or GLPs, that first transformed the treatment of diabetes and now that of obesity.
—TIME, 2 May 2024
Some vaccines use protein fragments, or peptides, of tumor antigens that are directly given to patients.
—John Ligon, The Conversation, 1 May 2024
The Danish pharma giant is one-half of the current duopoly on GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) agonist medications, a class of drugs that helps regulate blood sugar levels and suppresses a user’s appetite.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 1 May 2024
Infused with tightening technology and proprietary peptides, this high-tech cream minimizes the appearance of horizontal lines and creases in the neck.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
However, there have been less studies conducted on the efficacy of using peptides to treat fine lines and wrinkles.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'peptide.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near peptide
Cite this Entry
“Peptide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peptide. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
peptide
noun
pep·tide
ˈpep-ˌtīd 
: any of various substances that are usually obtained by the partial breakdown of proteins
Medical Definition
peptide
noun
pep·tide
ˈpep-ˌtīd
: any of various amides that are derived from two or more amino acids by combination of the amino group of one acid with the carboxyl group of another and are usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of proteins
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share