Term Name: ligand
Synonyms: ligands
Definition: Any molecule or ion capable of binding to a central metal atom to form coordination complexes.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:52214]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: chemical role
has subtype: chelator
inverse has_role: AP20187 carbon monoxide curcumin poly(N-acetyllactosamine) propylenediamine sulfamethazine