Active

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000182",
  "term": "Active",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a substance, compound, or agent that elicits a measurable biological or chemical response in a specific assay or system. This response indicates that the substance interacts with its target to produce a desired effect. An active compound demonstrates a statistically significant effect compared to a control or baseline.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "confirmed hit",
    "inactive",
    "screen"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1131 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/active/"
}