ligand

noun

li·gand | \ ˈli-gənd,

ˈlī-

Definition of ligand

: a group, ion, or molecule coordinated to a central atom or molecule in a complex

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Geoff Burnstock (University College London) discovered purinergic signaling in 1972, and has been characterizing the nucleotide and nucleoside ligands, their receptors and their biology ever since. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Autism study questions and answers," 26 May 2017 Last year one of Schelter's postdocs synthesized a three-armed molecule, called a tripodal ligand. — Nelson Ching, National Geographic, "How Acid—and Bacteria—Could Make Recycling Your Phone Greener," 10 June 2016 That process is sometimes referred to as in vitro selection or SELEX — systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment. — Aaron Rowe, WIRED, "Fight Your Migraines With a Drug Made From Left-Handed Sugars," 12 June 2008

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