carrier-linked prodrug

synonym: carrier prodrug
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.15536
Compound that contains a temporary linkage between a given active substance and a transient carrier group, the latter producing improved physicochemical or pharmacokinetic properties and easily removable in vivo.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. (Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)) on page 1185 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'carrier-linked prodrug' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.15536 RIS BibTex EndNote
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