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Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

Meaning

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers are synthetic materials engineered with specific, highly selective recognition sites that are precisely complementary in both shape and chemical functionality to a target molecule, much like a lock and key mechanism. These polymers are created through a process of polymerizing functional monomers around a template molecule, which is then chemically removed, leaving behind a molecularly imprinted cavity. Clinically, they represent a cutting-edge technology used in advanced diagnostic assays, targeted drug delivery systems, and high-precision separation techniques for the analysis of complex biological fluids.