Bioactivity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001241",
  "term": "Bioactivity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The ability of a substance or material to interact with a biological system and produce a specific effect. This can encompass a range of responses, from stimulating cellular processes to inhibiting microbial growth. Bioactivity is a key characteristic for materials intended for biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering scaffolds.",
  "synonyms": [
    "biological activity"
  ],
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "stealth"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 377. 'Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 380 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-12-04)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bioactivity/"
}