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Ligand-Receptor Dynamics

Meaning

The study of the transient binding interactions between signaling molecules (ligands, such as hormones or neurotransmitters) and their specific protein receptors on or within target cells, including the rates of association and dissociation. This dynamic interaction dictates the fidelity and intensity of cellular response to external stimuli. Precise receptor binding is the cornerstone of specific physiological signaling.