tetramers
/ˈtɛtrəmərz/
noun
- A molecule or structure made up of four smaller, similar units (monomers) bonded together.
- Scientists studied how tetramers of the enzyme assemble to speed up chemical reactions.
- In the lab, the researchers created synthetic tetramers to mimic natural proteins.
- The protein forms tetramers in the cell, which are essential for its function.