What does “affinity” mean?
a) A measure of how tightly a drug binds to plasma proteins
b) A measure of how tightly a drug binds to a receptor
c) A measure of inhibiting potency of a drug
d) A measure of bioavailability of a drug
aanya.bansal Answered question August 22, 2024
The correct answer is (b) A measure of how tightly a drug binds to a receptor.
Affinity refers to the strength of binding between a drug molecule and its target protein, such as a receptor, enzyme, or ion channel. It measures how tightly the drug binds to the target site, which affects the drug’s efficacy and potency.
aanya.bansal Answered question August 22, 2024