Definition
oligomeric
adjective
- Consisting of or relating to a molecule or compound made up of a small number of identical or similar subunits bonded together.
Usage: technical; chemistry and biochemistry
Examples
- The protein exists in an oligomeric state, composed of four subunits.
- Oligomeric complexes play a crucial role in cellular signaling pathways.
- The oligomeric form of the enzyme is more stable than its monomeric counterpart.
- Researchers studied how the oligomeric structure affects protein function.
- This oligomeric compound exhibits different properties from its individual components.