Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

multimerization

noun

muhl-tih-mer-uh-zay-shun

Definition

The process of forming a multimer, which is a complex made up of multiple identical or similar molecules bound together.

Examples

The multimerization of proteins can affect their stability and function.
In biochemistry, multimerization is essential for the formation of functional enzyme complexes.
Researchers study multimerization to understand how drugs can target specific molecular assemblies.

Meaning

Multimerization refers to the biological and chemical phenomenon where two or more identical or different molecules come together to form a larger complex, known as a multimer.