polyketide

See also: polykétide

English

Etymology

poly- +‎ ketide

Noun

polyketide (plural polyketides)

(organic chemistry) Any polymer whose monomer is a ketide.
(biochemistry) Any of many biochemical intermediates, having such a structure, that have a role in biosynthesis and metabolism.

Synonyms

acetogenin

Derived terms

polyketidic

Translations

Translations

Finnish: polyketidi
Italian: polichetide m

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