13.2.1 - Receptors
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What is the definition of a receptor?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of proteins in cell signaling.
Give an example of an agonist and its effect.
💡 Hint: Consider pain relief medications.
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What is the action of an agonist on a receptor?
💡 Hint: Think about drugs that relieve pain.
True or False: Antagonists activate receptors to produce a biological response.
💡 Hint: Recall the role of an antagonist.
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Discuss how structure-activity relationships (SAR) can be applied in finding new agonists with improved activity for a specific receptor.
💡 Hint: Think about how small molecular changes can enhance binding affinity.
Design a hypothetical clinical scenario where an antagonist could be beneficial in treating a medical condition, explaining the mechanism of action.
💡 Hint: Consider conditions where reducing receptor activity might yield positive results.
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