Glycomimetic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Glycomimetic is an adjective meaning (organic chemistry, medicine) That mimics the structure or function of a sugar (or glycoside).
Meaning
(organic chemistry, medicine) That mimics the structure or function of a sugar (or glycoside).
More Meanings
- Any glycomimetic substance.
Example Sentences
The described anti-DS antibodies might contribute to the future development of glycomimetics, which may ultimately lead to a better treatment of selected renal nephropathies and prevention of renal rejection.
Word Forms
- glycomimetics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lipidomimetic, diglycosylated, glucic, glucopyranosidic, monoglycosylated, glycanic.
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