Foldamer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004565",
  "term": "Foldamer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An oligomer or polymer that adopts a stable, well-defined secondary structure in solution, similar to the folded structures of proteins or nucleic acids. These synthetic macromolecules are designed to fold into specific conformations through non-covalent interactions between their monomer units. Foldamers are studied for their potential in molecular recognition, catalysis, and drug delivery.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "globule"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 85, 463. 'Terminology for aggregation and self-assembly in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 472 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-12)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/foldamer/"
}