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Molecules that bind to avß3 integrin have also been used to target therapeutic compounds to tumors: compounds that antagonize this integrin can lead to apoptosis (programmed cell death) of cells that express it.
Instead, Senate Republicans continue to antagonize Democrats gratuitously.
It does not directly antagonize the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) [reviewed by [ 43 ] ].
Such a moderate affinity makes it possible for nalorphine to antagonize the effect of other ligands or the endogenous ligand (like met-enkephalin) at δ opioid receptors while possibly acting as an agonist at other opioid receptors.
The proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor alpha, IL-1, and IL-6 augment osteoclastogenesis [ 9 10 11 ] , while IL-10, IL-12, IL-18, and IFN-γ antagonize osteoclastogenesis in vitro [ 12 13 14 15 ] . It is probable that cytokines play a vital role in the delicate balance of bone remodeling, and that therapies based upon their natural biological function can be designed.