plural of beta-peptide

plural of beta-lactam

Something that is in its beta stage, or being tested.

(biochemistry) Any artificial peptide made from beta-amino acids; used in some antibiotics in an attempt to counter resistance.

plural of beta particle

(physics) The radiation of beta particles as a result of radioactive decay.

(biochemistry) A plant pigment that is an isomer of carotene, found in dark green and dark yellow vegetables and fruits and important in the diet as a precursor of vitamin A.

(organic chemistry) A phytosterol found in many plant sources; it is used to reduce blood cholesterol

Synonym of Becrux

(biochemistry) The class of peptides of 36–43 amino acids that are crucially involved in Alzheimer's disease as the main component of the amyloid plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer patients.