Peptide bond
A peptide bond is a special chemical bond that happens between two amino acids. In the reaction (called condensation), the two amino acids are combined into a dipeptide.
Peptide Bond Media
A peptide bond (circled) between Leu and Thr in a protein structure. Green=carbon, red=oxygen, blue=nitrogen. Hydrogens atoms are omitted for clarity.
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Peptide bond formation via dehydration reaction
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Basic amino acid condensation
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Cis-trans isomerization of an X-Pro peptide bond, with its two transition states. Made with ChemDraw.
