Pharmaceutical Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What is a receptor?
A
Protein molecules on the cell surface that switch the cell on or off when a biologically active molecule binds
2
Q
Who is a phamacaphore?
A
Structural fragment drugs that interact with receptors
3
Q
How can you identify a phamacaphore?
A
Looking at parts of the molecule that are the same for all the drugs that produce a similar response
4
Q
What is ppm?
A
1ppm refers to 1mg per kg
