Conjugation labelling

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002445",
  "term": "Conjugation labelling",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A method of introducing a radioactive label into a molecule by forming a covalent bond between the molecule and a pre-labelled reagent. This technique is used when direct labelling of the target molecule is difficult or undesirable. The pre-labelled reagent, such as an active ester, reacts with a specific functional group on the molecule.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "labelling",
    "conjugated system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 2513. 'Nomenclature for radioanalytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 2521 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466122513)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/conjugation-labelling/"
}