- Compound
- FDB009356 (Enzymes, bacterial)
- Term
- Opiate antagonist
- Definition
- A chemical substance that binds to or interferes with binding to any of the opioid receptor subtypes, thereby blocking the actions of opioid agonists. (nci).
- Parent Term
- Biological role
- Parent Definition
- The biological function of a chemical. the biological role answers the question how a chemical is involved in molecular processes in an organism. this can include biochemical effects of non-endogenous chemicals, which are also assigned an industrial application such as pharmaceuticals. the biological role is limited to cellular levls, and will not include role at system process level, such as a chemical which has a role in a disease.
- Synonyms
Opioid receptor antagonistOther Compounds Mapped to 'Opiate antagonist'FDB009356 (Enzymes, bacterial) References