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Oral Antagonists

Meaning

Oral Antagonists are a class of pharmaceutical agents administered by mouth that bind to and block the action of a specific hormone or receptor, thereby inhibiting the natural biological response. In endocrinology, these compounds are crucial for managing conditions characterized by hormonal excess or hyperactivity, such as hyperthyroidism or certain types of hormone-sensitive cancers. By occupying the receptor site without activating it, the antagonist prevents the endogenous hormone from exerting its effect. This therapeutic approach offers a non-invasive, systemic method to modulate complex endocrine signaling pathways.