Agonist
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. A pharmacological example of an agonist is serotonin.
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. A pharmacological example of an agonist is serotonin.