Definitions

1. noun

A molecule or compound that has the ability to form a cavity that can bind and stabilize a guest molecule, often used to describe a biological molecule such as a protein that can bind and stabilize other molecules.

“The researchers studied the biophore properties of the newly discovered protein to understand its potential applications in medicine.”

2. noun

A molecule or compound that can encapsulate and transport other molecules, such as a virus or a protein, often used to describe a biological molecule such as a liposome or a virosome.

“The biophore was engineered to deliver the therapeutic protein directly to the tumor site.”