How do you pronounce ligand UK?
Below is the UK transcription for ‘ligand‘:
- Modern IPA: lɪ́gənd.
- Traditional IPA: ˈlɪgənd.
- 2 syllables: “LIG” + “uhnd”
What is the meaning of ligands?
: a group, ion, or molecule coordinated to a central atom or molecule in a complex.
What is a ligand in biology?
something that binds with a biological molecule to form a complex and produce some effect. In neuroscience, ligand frequently refers to substances that bind to receptors.