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Therapeutic Ligand Introduction

Meaning

Therapeutic Ligand Introduction describes the clinical strategy of administering a substance, known as a ligand, that specifically binds to a cellular receptor to elicit a desired physiological response, thereby modulating a dysfunctional hormonal or signaling pathway. This approach includes the introduction of bio-identical hormones, selective receptor modulators (SERMs), or peptide agonists designed to restore or enhance cellular communication. It is a fundamental principle of targeted intervention in endocrinology and personalized medicine.