Terms Related to The Study of Biomacromolecular Condensates
10.16476/j.pibb.2024.0537
- VernacularTitle:生物大分子凝聚体研究相关术语
- Author:
Ke RUAN
1
;
Xiao-Feng FANG
2
;
Dan LI
3
;
Pi-Long LI
2
;
Yi LIN
2
;
Zheng WANG
4
;
Yun-Yu SHI
1
;
Ming-Jie ZHANG
5
;
Hong ZHANG
6
;
Cong LIU
7
Author Information
1. Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, China
2. School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
3. Bio-X Institutes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
4. Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China
5. School of Life Sciences, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
6. Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
7. Interdisciplinary Research Center on Biology and Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201210, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
biomolecular condensate;
terminology usage recommendations
- From:
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics
2025;52(4):1027-1035
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Biomolecular condensates are formed through phase separation of biomacromolecules such as proteins and RNAs. These condensates exhibit liquid-like properties that can futher transition into more stable material states. They form complex internal structures via multivalent weak interactions, enabling precise spatiotemporal regulations. However, the use of inconsistent and non-standardized terminology has become increasingly problematic, hindering academic exchange and the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Therefore, it is necessary to discuss the terminology related to biomolecular condensates in order to clarify concepts, promote interdisciplinary cooperation, enhance research efficiency, and support the healthy development of this field.
