Ligand

Introduction: Ligand

Description of Ligand

Ligand: molecule that binds to another molecule, especially a small molecule that binds specifically to a larger molecule.
Source: CRISP

Ligand: A molecule that binds to another molecule, used especially to refer to a small molecule that binds specifically to a larger molecule, e.g., an antigen binding to an antibody, a hormone or neurotransmitter binding to a receptor, or a substrate or allosteric effector binding to an enzyme. Ligands are also molecules that donate or accept a pair of electrons to form a coordinate covalent bond with the central metal atom of a coordination complex. (From Dorland, 27th ed).
Source: MeSH 2007

Ligand: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Ligand:

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• Group
• Molecule
• Metal
• Ion
• Coordinate
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• Portion

Terms associated with Ligand:

Related Topics

• Radioligand Assay
• Receptors, Cell Surface

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Ligand

• Laboratory Chemicals

Source - MeSH 2007

• chemical binding

Source - CRISP

Other terms that may be related to Ligand:

• receptor binding

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Ligand

The following list attempts to classify Ligand into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Chemical Actions and Uses
  • Specialty Uses of Chemicals
    • Laboratory Chemicals
      • Ligands

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