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dipeptide
noun
di·pep·tide
(ˌ)dī-ˈpep-ˌtīd
: a peptide that yields two molecules of amino acid on hydrolysis
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With botanical extracts, hyaluronic acid, and a calming dipeptide, this mask deeply hydrates, reduces redness, and relieves sensitivity—perfect for keeping skin balanced and healthy during long trips.
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Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Carnosine is a dipeptide that regulates the pH of muscles, helping to limit muscle fatigue and improve exercise performance.2
Research on beta-alanine's effects on muscle growth and exercise performance offers inconsistent results.
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Mary Choy, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
The first of the two peptides—dipeptide diaminobutyroyl—mimics the effects of Walgerin 1, the peptide responsible for viper venom’s toxicity (yikes!), says Dr. Ibrahim.
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Loren Savini, Allure, 9 Sep. 2024
Sales realization of its potential dipeptide and tripeptide manufacturing business may begin only from 2H FY 2025 or early FY 2026, the analysts add.
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WSJ, 7 Nov. 2023
It’s infused with Tom Ford Research signature power ingredients, including white porcelain cacao, caffeine and gyokuro to increase skin’s natural energy; acetyl lipo-dipeptide to soothe; and lactic acid to refine and give a glow.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 May 2021
Carnosine is a dipeptide produced by beta-alanine that inhibits the formation of lactic acid in your muscles during exercise.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
Carnosine, on the other hand, serves as an antioxidant in the body by coupling with the amino acid histidine to form a dipeptide known as carnosine.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
The taste derived from L-aspartyl-L-phenylalnine methyl ester, a dipeptide of amino acids that is 200 times sweeter than sucrose or table sugar.
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Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1903, in the meaning defined above
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“Dipeptide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dipeptide. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
Medical Definition
dipeptide
noun
di·pep·tide
(ˈ)dī-ˈpep-ˌtīd
: a peptide that yields two molecules of amino acid on hydrolysis
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