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Peptide bond formation
Two molecules of Alanin form a 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.

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    Peptide bond

  • Cis trans isomerization kinetics X Pro peptide bonds

    Isomerization of an X-Pro peptide bond. Cis and trans isomers are at far left and far right, respectively, separated by the transition states.

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