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What Are the Functions of Peptides?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Michael Crosier

Peptides are found throughout every cell and tissue in the body and are an integral part of most biologic processes. Maintenance of appropriate concentration and activity levels of peptides is necessary to achieve homeostasis and maintain health.

Michael Crosier has been writing since 2005. His work has appeared in publications such as "Journal of the American Dietetic Association" and "Journal of Bone and Mineral Research." Crosier is an assistant professor in the Food and Nutrition Department at Framingham State College in Massachusetts. He is a registered dietitian and received his Ph.D. in nutritional biochemistry from Tufts University.