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Pharmacological Pathways

Meaning

Pharmacological Pathways refer to the complete, sequential series of molecular and biochemical events that are initiated when a therapeutic agent interacts with its specific biological target, ultimately resulting in a measurable physiological or clinical effect. These pathways include the initial receptor binding event, the subsequent signal transduction cascades, and the final modulation of cellular function or gene expression. A detailed knowledge of these precise mechanisms is critical for designing effective, targeted hormonal and peptide therapies with minimal off-target effects.