die Liganden
Translation
ligands
Examples
Liganden binden an spezifische Rezeptoren.
Ligands bind to specific receptors.
Die Affinität der Liganden zum Protein wurde gemessen.
The affinity of the ligands for the protein was measured.
Grammar Patterns
bind ((to sth.dat)) to bind to sth. Liganden binden an die Zelloberfläche.
serve as ligands to serve as ligands Kleine Moleküle dienen als Liganden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Moleküle (molecules), Ionen (ions)
Etymology
From Latin 'ligare' (to bind). It means 'that which binds'. This is the plural form.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ligands' as keys that 'link' or bind to specific locks (receptors).