Definition of Ligand

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ligand

Noun
1. an atom or molecule or radical or ion that forms a complex around a central atom
(hypernym) substance, matter

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Ligand Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

BioProcess International™ Glossary
ligand
a molecule that binds to a specific site on a protein.

General Chemistry Glossary
ligand
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1. In inorganic chemistry, a molecule or ion that binds to a metal cation to form a complex. 2. In biochemistry, a molecule that binds to a receptor , having a biological effect.

Glossary of liquid chromatographic terms
Ligand
In ligand-exchange chromatography refers to the molecule added to the mobile phase that acts as the chelating agent. In affinity chromatography, refers to the biospecific material (enzyme. antigen, or hormone) coupled to the Suppon (carrier) to form the affinity column.


Ligand Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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ligand

ligand
n : an atom or molecule or radical or ion that forms a complex around a central atom



Ligand Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description
LGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Exchange: Nasdaq
Develops, manufactures and markets a variety of biological and pharmaceutical (s) products that address critical unmet medical needs of patients in the areas of cancer, men's and women's health and diseases, as well as osteoporosis, metabolic, cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases, drug discovery and development


Ligand Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Ligand
In chemistry, a ligand is an atomion, or molecule (see also: functional group) that generally donates one or more of its electrons through a coordinate covalent bond to, or shares its electrons through a covalent bond with, one or more central atoms or ions (these ligands act as a Lewis base). Fewer examples exist where a molecule can be described as a ligand that does not accept electrons from a Lewis base (hence, the ligand acts as a Lewis acid).

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