Decapeptide

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A decapeptide is a peptide containing ten amino acids.

Examples of decapeptides:

Angiotensin I which is involved in the renin-angiotensin system

Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) is a well known decapeptide that participate in reproductive physiology.