bifunctional chelator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A 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).

Word forms

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