Peptoid

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008617",
  "term": "Peptoid",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of synthetic polymers that are structural mimics of peptides, also known as poly-N-substituted glycines. Unlike peptides, where side chains are attached to the alpha-carbon of the backbone, the side chains in peptoids are attached to the backbone's nitrogen atom. This structural modification makes peptoids resistant to degradation by proteases, a property that makes them attractive candidates for drug discovery and biomaterial development.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1725. 'Glossary of terms used in medicinal chemistry. Part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1745 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-11-23)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/peptoid/"
}