👉 The term "palamate" is a scientific term used in the field of chemistry and biochemistry. It refers to a type of protein that belongs to the family of cysteine proteins. Palamate proteins are found in various biological systems, including enzymes, hormones, and neurotransmitters. Palamate proteins have two types: palmitate and palmitoyl-CoA. The palmitate part is composed of 18 carbon atoms bonded to 6 hydrogen atoms, while the palmit