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Where terminal groups enter a peptide formula

Terminal groups contribute to a peptide's chemical description. A formula calculated for one terminal form should not be copied to another simply because the central residue sequence looks the same.

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A useful record states whether the form is defined and links to its source. If an online reference gives a formula without enough structural detail, flag the uncertainty before using it in a comparison table.

Reading checklist

Record the terminal form
Check the formula source
Avoid silent substitutions between forms

Reference: Peptide molecular formulas.

Sources and further reading

IUPAC: amino acid and peptide nomenclature

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