Reseptoriteoria
Reseptoriteoria, often translated as receptor theory, is a concept primarily used in the fields of pharmacology and toxicology to explain the interaction between chemical substances and biological systems. It posits that for a drug or toxin to exert its effect, it must first bind to a specific molecule within the body, known as a receptor. These receptors are typically proteins located on the surface of or within cells.
The theory suggests that receptors have a unique three-dimensional structure that allows them to bind to specific
Not all ligands that bind to a receptor produce the same effect. Agonists are ligands that bind
Reseptoriteoria is fundamental to understanding drug action, dose-response relationships, and the mechanisms of drug toxicity. It