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Antagonist

Peptide terminology

Antagonist

A molecule that binds to a receptor and reduces or blocks activation.

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Antagonists are commonly used to investigate whether a pathway depends on a particular receptor.

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This definition is educational. The meaning and relevance of a term still depend on the method, product, batch record or study in which it appears.

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