glycopeptide
/ˌɡlaɪkoʊˈpɛptaɪd/
noun
- A molecule consisting of a carbohydrate (sugar) linked to a short chain of amino acids (a peptide), often found in antibiotics or cell structures.
- Vancomycin is a well-known glycopeptide antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections.
- Scientists are developing new glycopeptide drugs to fight resistant bacteria.
- Glycopeptides play an important role in how cells recognize each other.