Intro to Computational Biology
Ligands are molecules that bind to specific sites on target proteins, often resulting in a change in the protein's activity or function. They play a crucial role in signaling pathways by facilitating communication between cells and triggering responses within the receiving cell. Ligands can be hormones, neurotransmitters, or other signaling molecules that initiate cellular responses when they interact with their corresponding receptors.
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