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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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| Abilify (aripiprazole), a dopamine partial agonist, which has a
different action mechanism from the conventional antipsychotics, is a
new option for schizophrenia. The maximum level of agonist activity reached
by a flavonoid was just 25% of that reached by TCDD. The agonist "significantly attenuated all [physical]
withdrawal symptoms measured," the investigators assert. |
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