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Concept information

Preferred term

cross-linking reagents

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Reagents with two reactive groups, usually at opposite ends of the molecule, that are capable of reacting with and thereby forming bridges between side chains of amino acids in proteins; the locations of naturally reactive areas within proteins can thereby be identified; may also be used for other macromolecules, like glycoproteins, nucleic acids, or other.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • cross linking agents
  • cross-linking agents
  • crosslinking agents
  • cross linking reagents
  • crosslinking reagents

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/240799

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