Peptibody

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A material containing peptides that act somewhat like antibodies

    "Moreover, administration of the anti-MSTN peptibody suppressed muscle wasting in a mouse model of CKD [5 ]."

Example

More examples

"Moreover, administration of the anti-MSTN peptibody suppressed muscle wasting in a mouse model of CKD [5 ]."

Etymology

Blend of peptide + antibody?

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