counterligands
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:In drug design, understanding counterligand binding can help in optimizing the efficacy of a drug.
Definition:The interaction between a counterligand and a target molecule's binding site.
Example:Calcium ions act as competitive counterligands for neurotransmitter receptors in the central nervous system.
Definition:A counterligand that competes with the natural ligand for the same binding site on a target molecule.
Example:Some drugs can act as non-competitive counterligands by inducing structural changes in their target enzyme.
Definition:A counterligand that alters the binding characteristics of a target molecule without direct competition at the binding site.
Example:Hormone antagonists like progestin can be used as counterligands in hormone-based therapies for cancer treatments.
Definition:The use of counterligands to modulate the activity of target molecules for therapeutic purposes.
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