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= Receptor–ligand kinetics
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Receptor-ligand kinetics refers to the study of the interactions between a receptor (a protein that receives and responds to signals) and a ligand (a molecule that binds to the receptor, often triggering a biological response). These kinetics encompass the rates of ligand binding and unbinding, which are crucial for understanding how cellular communication and signaling processes work.