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T-activin

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More on Peptides Definition: Members of the class of compounds composed of AMINO ACIDS joined together by peptide bonds between adjacent amino acids into linear, branched or cyclical structures. OLIGOPEPTIDES are composed of approximately 2-12 amino acids. Polypeptides are composed of approximately 13 or more amino acids. PROTEINS are linear polypeptides that are normally synthesized on RIBOSOMES.  general; prefer specifics; fewer than 13 amino acids    Other names Polypeptides
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
T-activin [ tactivin,taktivin ]
  immunologically active peptide with positive effect on transplantation immunity 		89492-35-3 T-Activin  *Peptides *Thymus Extracts
Pharma Action Adjuvants, Immunologic 		Biull Eksp Biol Med 1982;94(8):86

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