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agonist [′ag·ə‚nist] (biochemistry) A chemical substance that can combine with a cell receptor and cause a reaction or create an active site. (physiology) A contracting muscle that is resisted or counteracted by another muscle, called an antagonist, with which it is paired. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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world-wide covering agonists and antagonists of TLR7, 8, and 9. for the use of Idera's TLR7, 8 and 9 agonists in
combination with Merck's therapeutic and prophylactic vaccines in
the areas of oncology, infectious diseases, and Alzheimer's
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