Ligandaktivált
Ligandaktivált refers to a process or entity that becomes active upon binding with a ligand. In biochemistry and pharmacology, ligands are molecules that bind to a specific target, often a receptor or enzyme. When a ligand binds to its target, it can induce a conformational change or alter the target's activity. This change can lead to a biological response, such as the activation or inhibition of a cellular pathway.
For example, many cell surface receptors are ligand-activated. When a signaling molecule (the ligand) binds to
The term ligandaktivált is often used in the context of drug development. Many drugs function by acting