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Oligomers
/əˈlɪɡəmərz/noun
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Oligomers are molecules composed of a small number of repeating monomer units, usually between 2 and 20, making them larger than simple monomers but smaller than full polymers. This structure gives them unique properties in fields like materials science and biochemistry, where they act as building blocks for more complex substances or play roles in biological processes such as protein assembly.
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Oligomers of certain proteins, like those involved in amyloid formation, are linked to Alzheimer's disease, which affects over 55 million people globally and has driven research into potential treatments that target these molecular assemblies to slow cognitive decline.
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