carrier prodrug
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carrier prodrug
, carrier-linked prodrugA prodrug that is transiently attached to another chemical used to ferry it to its target or in other ways improve its bioavailability and kinetics.
carrier prodrug
A prodrug that is transiently attached to another chemical used to ferry it to its target or in other ways improve its bioavailability and kinetics.
Synonym: carrier-linked prodrugSee also: prodrug
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