Glycyl
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
This article defines glycyl as the radical residue of the amino acid glycine. It notes its presence in proteins and various naturally occurring and synthetic di- and polypeptides.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
GLYCYL, NH2.CH2.CO, the residue (radical) of the amino acid glycocoll or glycine. It is a component of proteins, as well as many naturally occurring and artificially produced di- and polypeptides (see), for example, glycyl-alanine: NH2.CH2.CO-NH.CH(CH3).COOH, etc.
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“Glycyl.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/glycyl/