bifunctional chelator

noun

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).

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Meanings

nounbifunctional chelator (plural bifunctional chelators)

plural bifunctional chelators

  1. pharmacyA 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).
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