ligand
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- noun
- /ˈlɪɡənd/
- Specialized
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ligando
- In biochemistry, a ligand binds to a central atom, forming a complex that influences various reactions.
All right, so which common ligands fall into which categories?
- All right, so which common ligands fall into which categories?
- But it in that press release, it, it was about the ligands and the DNA.
Examples
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Members of the Eph receptor gene family and their ligands facilitate cell-cell repulsion (antiadhesive) and promote cell migration.
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We've been able to change the nature of this ligand that holds onto the copper atom.
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So this is the first ligand discovered for NKT cells.
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And in some cases, it might be a ligand gated ion channel.
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Initially, the ligands for these receptors were unknown, but they have since been identified.
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Under these conditions, protons can successfully compete with metal ions for the available ligands.
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NanoViricides scientists, led by Dr. Anil Diwan, have identified the ligands that attract specific viruses.
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The hormone acts as a ligand, connecting to its receptor to trigger cellular responses.
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Studying how a ligand interacts with metal ions is essential for understanding coordination chemistry.
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Etymology
Ligand comes from the Latin verb ligare, meaning 'to bind', plus the ending -and meaning 'one that'. In chemistry a ligand is a molecule that 'binds' to a central atom, so the name literally means 'a binder'.