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Ligand Binding

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Ligand Binding is the tight and specific (high affinity) interaction between a small molecule (typically) and a macromolecule (usually protein) that ordinarily results in modification of its function, e.g., antigen-antibody binding, hormone- or neurotransmitter-receptor binding. [ ]

Term info

Label

Ligand Binding

Synonyms
  • Ligand Binding
Legacy Concept Name

Ligand_Binding

Preferred Name

Ligand Binding

Semantic Type

Molecular Function

UMLS CUI

C1517880

code

C20139

Term relations

Related from:
Gene_Product_Plays_Role_In_Biological_Process