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For [[enzymes]], "ligand" often means inhibitors, but also includes [[substrates]]. | For [[enzymes]], "ligand" often means inhibitors, but also includes [[substrates]]. | ||
For [[receptors]], "ligand" can mean either [[agonists]] or [[ | For [[receptors]], "ligand" can mean either [[agonists]], [[antagonists]] or [[reverse agonists]]. | ||
[[Category:Jargon]] | [[Category:Jargon]] | ||
Revision as of 01:31, 7 November 2007
In the context of drug discovery and chemical biology, ligands are small molecules that are recognized by proteins.
For enzymes, "ligand" often means inhibitors, but also includes substrates.
For receptors, "ligand" can mean either agonists, antagonists or reverse agonists.