Receptor Selectivity
定義
The ability of a drug to preferentially bind to and affect one specific receptor type over others. Higher selectivity generally means fewer side effects because the drug acts more precisely on its intended target.
例
Tamsulosin selectively targets alpha-1A receptors in the prostate (for BPH) with minimal effect on alpha-1B receptors in blood vessels, reducing the risk of dizziness.
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