inducers
Things that prompt
Inducers are agents or substances that bring about or stimulate a particular process or response.
In biochemistry, an inducer is a molecule that triggers gene expression or enzyme activity, often by binding to a repressor protein and preventing it from blocking transcription.
More broadly, anything that induces—that is, causes or persuades—can be called an inducer: The drug acts as a powerful inducer of sleep.
The term appears most frequently in scientific and technical contexts.
Protein that hastens reactions
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- acceleratorSpeed control mechanism
- biocatalystOrganic reaction accelerator
cofactor · coenzyme · activation · inhibitor · kinetics · active site · metabolism · biochemistry
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- amphetamineCentral nervous system stimulant
- nicotineAddictive tobacco alkaloid
- ephedrinePlant-derived airway opener
- anestheticPain-blocking substance
hypnotic · sedative · hallucinogen · psychoactive · drug · dosage · tolerance · dependence
Impetus toward a goal
- incentiveReward encouraging action
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- persuasionConvincing through reasoning
influence · suggestion · hypnosis · conditioning · priming · reinforcement · reward · pressure
What initiates action
- catalystAgent enabling change
- stimulusWhat prompts a reaction
- promptIncite to action
- sparkTiny fiery particle
initiator · instigator · cause · agent · factor · driver · precursor · antecedent
Involving electric and magnetic fields
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- currentDirected flow of charge
- magnetic fieldForce zone around magnets
- coilWound circular arrangement
transformer · generator · flux · eddy current · Faraday · solenoid · inductance · signal
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- acceleratorSpeed control mechanism
biocatalyst · cofactor · coenzyme · activation · inhibitor · kinetics · active site · metabolism · biochemistry · promoter
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- amphetamineCentral nervous system stimulant
- nicotineAddictive tobacco alkaloid
- ephedrinePlant-derived airway opener
anesthetic · hypnotic · sedative · hallucinogen · psychoactive · drug · dosage · tolerance · dependence · withdrawal
motivation
Impetus toward a goal
- incentiveReward encouraging action
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
persuasion · influence · suggestion · hypnosis · conditioning · priming · reinforcement · reward · pressure · coercion
trigger
What initiates action
spark · initiator · instigator · cause · agent · factor · driver · precursor · antecedent · precipitant
electromagnetic
Involving electric and magnetic fields
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- currentDirected flow of charge
- magnetic fieldForce zone around magnets
coil · transformer · generator · flux · eddy current · Faraday · solenoid · inductance · signal · frequency
inducersinhibitors
Agents blocking biological processes
repressors · suppressors · blockers · antagonists · silencers
inducerspreventers
Those who avert events
blockers · deterrents · preventatives · obstacles · impediments
- induced comaArtificially maintained unconsciousness for treatment
- induced laborArtificially initiated childbirth
- medically induced comaPurposeful drug-induced unconsciousness
- drug-induced comaControlled sedation via medication
- medically induced
- induced fitEnzyme conforms to substrate