dimerization

Noun

Meaning

dimerization (countable and uncountable, plural dimerizations)

(chemistry) Any chemical reaction in which two monomers react to form a dimer.

Examples

It involves an aldol condensation of o-nitrobenzaldehyde with acetone, followed by cyclization and oxidative dimerization to indigo. Source: Internet

The ligand-binding domain is additionally responsible for dimerization of nucleic receptors prior to binding and providing structures for transactivation used for communication with the translational apparatus. Source: Internet

Radical reactions Pyridine supports a series of radical reactions, which is used in its dimerization to bipyridines. Source: Internet

The AR translocates to the nucleus where dimerization, DNA binding, and the recruitment of coactivators occur. Source: Internet

ZFN work in pairs, their dimerization being mediated in-situ through the FokI domain. Source: Internet

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