Pharmacodynamics

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008719",
  "term": "Pharmacodynamics",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body and their mechanisms of action. It describes how a drug interacts with its target receptors, enzymes, or other cellular components to produce a therapeutic or toxic effect. This field examines the relationship between drug concentration at the site of action and the resulting response.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2081 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pharmacodynamics/"
}