Heterodetic cyclic peptide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005237",
  "term": "Heterodetic cyclic peptide",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cyclic peptide that contains at least one non-peptide bond in its ring structure, in addition to the amide bonds formed between amino acid residues. This non-peptide linkage often involves ester, thioether, or disulfide bonds, which contribute to the molecule's overall cyclization. Such peptides can exhibit enhanced stability or unique biological activities compared to homodetic cyclic peptides, which contain only peptide bonds in their ring.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "amino-acid residue",
    "esters",
    "peptides"
  ],
  "references": [
    "White Book, 2nd ed., p. 59 (https://iupac.qmul.ac.uk/bibliog/white.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/heterodetic-cyclic-peptide/"
}