Dendrimer
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-007620
Tree-like, highly branched, polymeric compounds. They grow three-dimensionally by the addition of shells of branched molecules to a central core. The overall globular shape and presence of cavities gives potential as drug carriers and contrast media.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-007620 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-007620",
"term": "Dendrimer",
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"definition": "Tree-like, highly branched, polymeric compounds. They grow three-dimensionally by the addition of shells of branched molecules to a central core. The overall globular shape and presence of cavities gives potential as drug carriers and contrast media.",
"references": [
"NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/dendrimer/"
}
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