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ligand

[ lahy-guhnd, lig-uhnd ]

noun

  1. Biochemistry. a molecule, as an antibody, hormone, or drug, that binds to a receptor.
  2. Chemistry. a molecule, ion, or atom that is bonded to the central metal atom of a coordination compound.


ligand

/ ˈlaɪ-; ˈlɪɡənd /

noun

  1. chem an atom, molecule, radical, or ion forming a complex with a central atom
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ligand1

1945–50; < Latin ligandus, gerund of ±ô¾±²µÄå°ù±ð to bind, tie
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ligand1

C20: from Latin ligandum, gerund of ±ô¾±²µÄå°ù±ð to bind
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Example Sentences

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The key is the ligand — that’s the general word for whatever chemical messenger or signaling molecule attaches to the receptor, activating it.

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A few questions remain, such as the specific ligand that should be used for human transplantation and the longevity of Treg-mediated immune protection.

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HydF plays a role during the synthesis of a ligand that is essential for the delivery of protons for hydrogen turnover.

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This work was primarily co-sponsored by DOE's Office of Science for ligand synthesis, lanthanide complexation studies, crystallization processes, spectroscopic analyses and simulation efforts.

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GalNAc conjugate therapies, which attach siRNA molecules to the ligand to deliver therapies inside cells, are already on the market for conditions such as hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

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