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What the difference between Analog and Agonist?

An agonist causes action while an analog just mimics another chemical compound. Agonist bind to and activate receptors and cause a biological response.


What does extraction buffer do?

The most likely function of the extraction buffer would be to maintain an isotonic environment that favors the stability of the protein. An isotonic solution mimics the ionic environment if the cell and therefore would keep the protein in a stable form during the process of extraction. Proteins undergo changes in different ionic environments (different pH's) and it is essential to keep them in a stable form.


What is the valency of sulphuric acid?

Valence is the number of bonds an atom can form. Hydrogen (H) always has valence 1, so other elements' valences equal the number of hydrogen atoms they combine with. Thus, oxygen (O) has valence 2, as in water (H2O); nitrogen (N) has valence 3, as in ammonia (NH3); and chlorine (Cl) has valence 1, as in hydrochloric acid (HCl). The valence depends on the number of unpaired electrons in the outermost (and, in transition-elements, the next) shell of the atom's structure. The sharing of the unpaired (valence) electrons in a bond mimics the stable configuration of the noble-gases, whose outer shells are full. Elements that can achieve stable configurations by various combinations have more than one valence.


Why is Sr-90 hazardous to the people?

Sr-90, or Strontium 90, is a radioactive isotope. The 90 comes from the fact that this isotope has 52 neutrons and 38 protons. As with anything radioactive, there are health concerns.Sr-90 in a contained environment is generally not harmful as the gamma photon radiation is extremely weak. The health concern rises significantly when Sr-90 is in some way allowed to enter the body, either by inhalation or by eating/drinking Sr-90 contaminated food/drinks.Once inside the body, Sr-90 most closely mimics calcium in its biochemical behavior. This is to say any of the Sr-90 that is not excreted naturally by the body will most likely be deposited into bones and bone marrow. Being locked away in this fashion will allow it to cause bone cancer, cancer of nearby tissues and leukemia.


What is the oxidation number of hydrochloric acid?

(Definition of Valence, Valency in Chemistry: a property of atoms or radicals; their combining power given in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms (or the equivalent)) Valence is the number of bonds an atom can form. Hydrogen (H) always has valence 1, so other elements' valences equal the number of hydrogen atoms they combine with. Thus, oxygen (O) has valence 2, as in water (H2O); nitrogen (N) has valence 3, as in ammonia (NH3); and chlorine (Cl) has valence 1, as in hydrochloric acid (HCl). The valence depends on the number of unpaired electrons in the outermost (and, in transition-elements, the next) shell of the atom's structure. The sharing of the unpaired (valence) electrons in a bond mimics the stable configuration of the noble-gases, whose outer shells are full. Elements that can achieve stable configurations by various combinations have more than one valence.

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What is agonsit?

An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response by the cell. An agonist often mimics the action of a naturally occurring substance.


Is barbiturate an opiate?

No. A barbiturate is a cellular poison, an opiate mimics a normal neurotransmitter, thus changing the action of a cell but not the cell itself.


A drug that mimics the effects of a particular neurotransmitter or blocks its reuptake is called?

an antagonist


Can agonists or antagonists that mimic neurotransmitters be mistakenly stored in terminal buttons during reuptake?

Some neurotransmitter molecules have a molecular structure that precisely fits the receptor site on the receiving neuron, much as a key fits a lock. When the agonist molecule excites, it is similar enough in structure to the neurotransmitter molecule that it mimics its effects on the receiving neuron. Morphine, for instance, mimics the action of endorphins by stimulating receptors in brain areas involved in mood and pain sensations. This antagonist molecule inhibits. It has a structure similar enough to the neurotransmitter to occupy its receptor site and block its action, but not similar enough to stimulate the receptor.


What neurotransmitter is affected by marijuana?

The way that marijuana works is that anandamide, a natural neurotransmitter produced, reacts to cannabinoid receptors in the brain. Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol mimics the action of these anandamides and attaches itself to the cannabinoid receptors. on the other hand, neurotransmitters that are affected by Marijuana are Dopamine and Norepinephrine. Dopamine has a variety of roles in the brain, such as attention and gratification. Norepinephrine, for the most part, affects action and response. Serotonin and GABA may also be affected.


What the difference between Analog and Agonist?

An agonist causes action while an analog just mimics another chemical compound. Agonist bind to and activate receptors and cause a biological response.


How does the pallidotomy procedure mimic the effect of dopamine?

Pallidotomy mimics this action by permanently destroying the GPi cells.


What does it mean when a shy girl mimics your facial expressions?

If she mimics your facial expression this may mean that she likes you. Usually a girl starts to act wierd when she is around a boy that she likes. This action would be a sign of weirdness.


What is the base word for mimics?

What is the base word of mimics


When was Mimics Parade created?

Mimics Parade was created in 1991.


How do drugs affect the process of synaptic transmission?

They can act in a number of ways, both presynaptically and postsynaptically. They can affect how vescicles release neurotransmitters, how neurotransmitters are cleaved/reuptake, they can block receptors, destroy receptors, agonistically bind to receptors which mimics the neurotransmitter. These are a few.


When was The Magical Mimics in Oz created?

The Magical Mimics in Oz was created in 1946.