BusinessAugust 15, 2026

biopolymer

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Definition

A large molecule composed of repeating structural units, produced by living organisms or used in biological applications.

Etymology

The word is a combination of the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'polymer,' which comes from the Greek 'polumeros' (having many parts). It entered scientific usage to describe complex natural macromolecules like proteins and DNA.

In the news

In the article, the term appears in 'antibody biopolymer conjugates,' referring to the specific technology Kodiak Sciences uses to develop retinal disease therapies. It represents the foundation of the company's proprietary medical research.

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