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dimer Chem a. a molecule composed of two identical simpler molecules (monomers) b. a compound consisting of dimers dimer [′dī·mər] (chemistry) A molecule that results from a chemical combination of two entities of the same species, for example, the chlorine molecule (Cl2) or cyanogen (NCCN). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| An excess of Bax lead to formation of more Bax-Bax homodimers, leading to release of cytochrome C and activation of Apaf -1. Acquisition of oncogenic potential by RAR chimeras in acute promyelocytic leukemia through formation of homodimers. The citation is: "Enhanced Tumor Targeting and Apoptosis Using Non-Covalent Antibody Homodimers," Y Zhao and H Kohler. |
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