Drug targets are bound because the drug (ligand) shape matches the receptor shape like a lock and key. What is this process known as, and what happens if there's more than one receptor that the drug can bind to? Affinity; specificity of responses Tight binding; desirable effects Adsorption; many benefits Pharmacodynamics; side effects
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The process where a drug (ligand) binds to a receptor because their shapes match is called "lock and key" mechanism. This is related to the concept of affinity, which refers to the strength of the interaction between the ligand and the receptor. Show more…
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