linkerlike
Linkerlike is a term used across disciplines to describe molecules, motifs, or functionalities that function as connectors, linking separate units within a structure. While not standardized, it is most commonly employed in chemistry and materials science to describe spacers that join metal nodes or reactive sites in polymers, dendrimers, or porous frameworks. The concept emphasizes the role of length, flexibility, and functional group compatibility in determining the overall properties of the system.
In chemistry and materials science, linkerlike motifs act as spacers between functional groups or inorganic nodes,
In drug delivery and bioconjugation contexts, linkerlike reagents connect a cargo molecule to a carrier or
Terminology is variable, and some authors simply refer to spacers or linkers rather than label them linkerlike.