Pharmacology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008725",
  "term": "Pharmacology",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The scientific study of the effects of chemical substances on living systems, including their mechanisms of action, therapeutic applications, and toxicology. This discipline investigates how drugs interact with biological targets at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. It is a fundamental science in drug discovery and medicine.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "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/pharmacology/"
}