Bifunctional chelator

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA chemical chelator that: 1) secures a metal ion (often radioactive) and 2) forms a linkage (bond) between the complex and the targeting vector (e.g. a tumour targeting protein).

Synonyms

metallophore chelatase metallochelatase counterreceptor metalloform metallothionine metallochaperone pentabody cobaltochelatase ligand protein binder bionucleophile

🔗 Find words with "bifunctional chelator" in A2Z Word Finder

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.