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small molecule
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Small molecule is an organic compound with a low molecular weight (<800 Da) which is used to screen against a biological target, e.g. protein, nucleic acid, cell or organism to test its ability to bind it and bring about a change in activity. It is either isolated from a natural source or is synthesized.
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small molecule