Pharmacologically active

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008724",
  "term": "Pharmacologically active",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a substance that exhibits a measurable effect on a biological system, such as a cell, tissue, organ, or organism. These substances interact with specific biological targets, leading to a physiological or biochemical response. The activity can be therapeutic, diagnostic, or toxic, and is quantified by parameters such as potency and efficacy.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "bioactivity",
    "pharmacological"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 377. 'Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 402 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-12-04)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pharmacologically-active/"
}