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chelator

CHEBI:CHEBI_38161

Definition

A ligand with two or more separate binding sites that can bind to a single metallic central atom, forming a chelate.

Alternative Names

  • Chelating agent
  • chelating agents
  • chelators
  • complexon
  • Metal chelator

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:38161
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
KEGG:C02169

Additional References

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Additional Attributes

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chebi_ontology
oboInOwl#hasAlternativeId
CHEBI:6789
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CHEBI:38161
core#notation
CHEBI:38161
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KEGG:C02169
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RO_0000087
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t210966