Preferred Term:
dendrimers
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 agents.
Concept Schemes:
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/308274
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