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What are GPCR agonists and antagonists?
Posted September 27, 2023
Cell SignalingCellular ProcessesG-Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCR)Receptor Proteins
Answer

G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) agonists are ligands that encourage or stimulate the GPRC molecule to activate intracellular signaling and induce a response. On the other hand, an antagonist is a ligand which inhibits the activity of an agonist, to subdue the signaling and response. 

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