Dipeptide

A dipeptide is a compound that consists of two amino acids linked by a peptide bond (for example, glycylalanine is a combination of the two amino acids glycine and alanine). Dipeptides are formed by joining two amino acids with a peptide bond. They are intermediate compounds in the synthesis of proteins and peptides. Dipeptides have some biological activity and may perform regulatory functions. They also serve as substrates for dipeptidase enzymes, which break down dipeptides into individual amino acids. Dipeptides are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry to create biologically active peptides.

In the modern world, food additives occupy a special place among all existing ones. Special-purpose products—dipeptides, or compounds consisting of two amino acids connected by a peptide bond—are becoming increasingly popular. One of the main functions of these substances is the antioxidant protection of body tissue cells. The word dipeptide comes from the Latin “two-component” and clearly indicates their double component. Biologists began “studying” dipeptides back in the early 90s of the last century,

Dipeptides are bonds between amino acids. They are very important for our health. When our body produces dipeptides, it ensures that our cells have fuel to live on. Tissues that need oxygen can use amino acids for energy. All proteins needed by our body are made from dipeptides. When our digestive enzymes grind food, we break it down into smaller components called peptides. The peptides are then broken into two molecules called amino acids, and the amino acids are combined to form new peptides, and the sequence of amino acids creates a new protein or peptide complex. Protein uses this energy to perform the body's task. Protein can also be stored for future needs. When the body needs energy, proteins begin to hydrolyze. Hydrolysis breaks down proteins to produce new energy. For example, human muscles are stimulated by physical exertion, which causes them to produce millions of dipeptites, which are needed for their construction. This work is helped by hundreds of hormones released into the blood naturally. Hormones help the body increase the transport of required materials to the muscles, creating a fuel reserve. Once all dipeptide bonds are exhausted, starvation sets in - lack of growth, slowing of nervous reactions, destruction of bones and organs. Protein cannot come from dipeptide compounds because most amino acids are required for their creation. However, many dipeptides can be formed without anything other than the two necessary acids. Hormonal compounds also play a role in all processes associated with dipeptides that affect growth and nutritional levels.