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small molecule

Molecular classification: Other

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Small molecules are low-molecular-weight organic compounds, typically less than 900 Daltons, that can easily penetrate cell membranes and regulate biological processes by binding to and modulating the activity of macromolecules such as proteins, DNA, or RNA. Most modern pharmaceuticals are small molecules and they are valued for their versatility, oral bioavailability, and diverse mechanisms of action[1][5][7]. However, "small molecules" is a broad chemical class, not a single specific biological target.

Other names: small moleculesmicromolecules

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