IND Flashcards
1
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DRUG
A
Chemicals which affect the functioning of the body.
2
Q
ENZYME
A
Metabolic Caalyst
3
Q
RECEPTOR
A
Macromolecule (normally protein) that is in/on cell that recognises chemical mediator to bind.
4
Q
AGONIST
A
Bind and stimulate physiological regulatory effects of endogenous compounds. (Tries to replicate natural ligand)
5
Q
ANTAGONIST
A
Bind but do not have regulatory effects and prevent the binding of the endogenous compounds.
6
Q
AFFINITY
A
The ability of a ligand to bind to a receptor.
7
Q
EFFICACY
A
The ability of an agonist to produce a biological response (only property of agonist).
8
Q
POTENCY
A
Measure of drug activity expressed in terms of amount required to produce effect. (Comparative term).
