중심 금속 원자와 배위 결합을 형성하여 착화합물을 만드는 이온이나 분자.
An ion or molecule that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex.
예문:
"The strength of the bond between the metal and the ligand determines the complex's properties."
"The researchers synthesized a multidentate ligand to enhance the stability of the metal complex."
호르몬이나 신경 전달 물질처럼 특정 수용체나 다른 분자에 특이적으로 결합하여 생물학적 과정을 시작하는 분자.
A molecule, such as a hormone or neurotransmitter, that binds specifically to another molecule, usually a receptor, to initiate a biological process.
예문:
"The binding of a ligand to its receptor often triggers a cascade of cellular responses."
"Insulin is a natural ligand that regulates glucose levels by binding to insulin receptors."