Receptor Antagonists

Receptor antagonists are drugs that bind to specific receptors on cells, blocking them from being activated by other substances like hormones or neurotransmitters. By preventing these signals from triggering a response, antagonists help regulate or reduce certain body functions. For example, in medicine, they can be used to treat conditions like high blood pressure or allergies by blocking receptors involved in those processes. They don’t activate the receptors themselves; instead, they act as blockers, helping to control or diminish excessive or harmful signals in the body.