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Which of the following is true about protein binding of drugs?
Which of the following is true about protein binding of drugs?
- Protein binding of drugs occurs when a drug is metabolized or excreted.
- Protein binding of drugs occurs when a drug binds to DNA.
- Protein binding of drugs occurs when a drug binds to blood cells.
- Protein binding of drugs occurs when a drug irreversibly binds to a receptor protein. (correct)
What is a ligand in the context of protein binding of drugs?
What is a ligand in the context of protein binding of drugs?
- A ligand is a drug that is metabolized or excreted.
- A ligand is a molecule or atom that irreversibly binds to a receptor protein. (correct)
- A ligand is a drug that binds to blood cells.
- A ligand is a protein responsible for drug-protein interactions.
What is the significance of protein/tissue binding of drugs?
What is the significance of protein/tissue binding of drugs?
- Protein/tissue binding of drugs is irrelevant to drug action.
- Protein/tissue binding of drugs enhances drug metabolism and excretion.
- Protein/tissue binding of drugs increases drug toxicity.
- Protein/tissue binding of drugs prevents drug metabolism and excretion. (correct)
What are the factors that can affect protein drug binding?
What are the factors that can affect protein drug binding?
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What is the definition of a protein bound drug?
What is the definition of a protein bound drug?
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