PL.7 Flashcards
Interactions between drugs and receptor sites
1
Q
What does molecular recognition refer to?
A
The ways in which molecules interact in terms of intermolecular and other non covalent bonds.
2
Q
What is the pharmacophore of a medicine?
A
The part that actually gives the medicine its particular pharmacological effect,
3
Q
Modifying the functional groups on the pharmacophore can have what positive results?
A
Make the medicine more effective or to reduce side effects.
4
Q
What happens to the pharmacophore at the receptor site?
A
They should be the correct size, shape and orientation to fit so they can form weak interactions with the site.
