Väikemolekuline
Väikemolekuline is an Estonian term that translates to "small molecule" in English. In chemistry and pharmacology, it refers to compounds with a low molecular weight, typically less than 900 Daltons. This size is significant as it often correlates with properties that allow a molecule to be absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted (ADME) by the body. Small molecules can readily cross cell membranes and interact with biological targets like enzymes and receptors.
The term "väikemolekuline" is frequently used in the context of drug discovery and development. Many pharmaceutical
In contrast to small molecules are larger biomolecules such as proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids. These