Educational Guide

How Peptides Differ from Proteins and Small Molecules

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What makes a peptide different from a protein?

Peptides are short chains of amino acids (typically 2-50), while proteins are longer (50+ amino acids) with complex 3D folding. Peptides can be synthesized chemically, are more stable to handling, and often target cell-surface receptors or extracellular processes.

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