ligand
US /ˈlɪɡ.ənd/
UK /ˈlɪɡ.ənd/
名词
1.
配体
an ion or molecule attached to a metal atom by coordinate bonding.
示例:
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In coordination chemistry, a ligand is an ion or molecule that binds to a central metal atom.
在配位化学中，配体是与中心金属原子结合的离子或分子。
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The strength of the bond between the metal and the ligand affects the complex's properties.
金属与配体之间键的强度影响配合物的性质。
2.
配体
a molecule that binds to another (usually larger) molecule.
示例:
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In biochemistry, a ligand is a substance that forms a complex with a biomolecule to serve a biological purpose.
在生物化学中，配体是与生物分子形成复合物以实现生物学目的的物质。
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Hormones and neurotransmitters often act as ligands, binding to specific receptors on cell surfaces.
激素和神经递质通常作为配体，与细胞表面的特定受体结合。