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small molecule
Broader Terms:
molecular biology
Broader Terms:
molecular size
Related Terms:
chemical genetics
Related Terms:
drug design /synthesis /production
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nanotechnology
Scope Note:
class of organic chemicals proven to be extremely important to researchers exploring the functions of the cell at the molecular level; they also been valuable for treating everything from headaches to cancer; most medicines, from aspirin to antihistamines, are small molecule compounds.
Term Number:
5004-0075
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