crosslinking
- noun
- /ˈkrɔsˌlɪŋkɪŋ/
- Specialized
- For RelA ChIP, BMDMs were subject to crosslinking with 1% formaldehyde for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- crosslinking reaction
Examples
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During the experiment, the researchers observed that crosslinking between the plastic chains significantly improved the material's strength.
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For crosslinking only: in case the investigated protein-protein interactions are transient, it is advisable to capture them by a crosslinking step.
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If the crosslinking step is omitted, add another 1 ml of lysis buffer.
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For crosslinking only: in case the investigated protein-protein interactions are transient, it is advisable to capture them by a crosslinking step.
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In addition, it could open a new area of study, which is based on carbodiimide crosslinking reaction, for altering the protein-based nanoparticles' properties.
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When the film dries out, the gelatin emulsion will adhere via crosslinking to the backing layer of the adjacent wrap of film.
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Thus, when the amount of EDC increased, more short-range ordered crystallites were formed by the crosslinking reaction and, consequently, reduced the number of long-range ordered ones.
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BMDMs were subject to crosslinking with 2 mM disuccinimidyl glutarate (DSG) for 30 min followed by 1% formaldehyde for 10 min at room temperature.
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The scientists studied crosslinking to enhance the durability of the new polymer they were developing.
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Crosslinking helps to stabilize protein structures, making them more resilient against temperature changes.
Synonyms
A bond between two nearby chains of atoms that makes a molecule stronger
Antonyms
- Specialized
The breaking of long chains of molecules in plastic or rubber into small units
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word crosslinking combines cross (meaning 'across' or 'between') and link (meaning 'a connection' or a link in a chain). It is literally making connections 'across' polymer chains, which is why crosslinking makes materials stronger and more stable.