C-terminal peptides

C-terminal peptides are short chains of amino acids that are derived from the end of a protein called the C-terminus (the tail end, where the amino acid sequence ends). These peptides are formed when proteins are broken down or processed, and they can have specific biological roles or functions. Scientists often study them to understand protein behavior, for example, how proteins interact or how they are involved in diseases. In essence, C-terminal peptides are fragments from the tail end of proteins that help researchers explore protein activity and function at a detailed level.