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A [[Compound|compound]], usually [[Synthetic|synthetic]], that acts in a similar way to its [[Natural|natural counterpart]] by binding to a [[Receptor|receptor]] or [[Protein|protein]]. Also see [[Antagonist|antagonist]] if you want!. | A chemical [[Compound|compound]], usually [[Synthetic|synthetic]], that acts in a similar way to its [[Natural|natural counterpart]] by binding to a [[Receptor|receptor]] or [[Protein|protein]] and produces a desired effect. Also see [[Antagonist|antagonist]] if you want!. | ||
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A chemical compound, usually synthetic, that acts in a similar way to its natural counterpart by binding to a receptor or protein and produces a desired effect. Also see antagonist if you want!.