Term Name: cross-linking reagent
Synonyms: cross-linking reagents
Definition: A reagent with two reactive groups, usually at opposite ends of the molecule, that are capable of reacting with and thereby forming bridges between macromolecules, principally side chains of amino acids in proteins, allowing the locations of naturally reactive areas within the proteins to be identified.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:50684]  ( EBI )

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is a type of: reagent
inverse has_role: 1,3-dichloropropan-2-ol 1,3-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide cisplatin cyanuric chloride disuccinimidyl suberate divinyl sulfone ethylene glycol dimethacrylate Genipin glutaraldehyde lobaplatin methoxsalen N-cyclohexyl-N'-(2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl)carbodiimide pentosidine tetrachlorophthalic anhydride