The four drugs A, B, C and D have the same IC50 values. Which of them has the highest efficacy? 100 H 50 % Response EC 50 A B C D ***************

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The four drugs A, B, C and D have the same IC50 values. Which of them has the highest efficacy?
A
B
100
% Response
50
0
0.1
EC 50
A
B
C
D
1.0
10
100
[Drug] (nM/L) (semilog scale)
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 7 The four drugs A, B, C and D have the same IC50 values. Which of them has the highest efficacy? A B 100 % Response 50 0 0.1 EC 50 A B C D 1.0 10 100 [Drug] (nM/L) (semilog scale)
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Drugs are substances that can alter the body and mind, and are often used illegally to create a sense of pleasure or euphoria. They can have dangerous effects such as addiction, physical and mental health problems, and even death.

An IC50 curve is a graph that plots the concentration of a drug or other compound against its effect on a particular system. The IC50 value is the concentration at which the compound has a 50% effect on the system. The IC50 curve is used to determine the potency of a compound and may be used to compare different compounds.

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