blocking agent

• Substance ou facteur qui empêche ou supprime un processus, une réaction ou une action donnée, souvent utilisé en chimie, biologie ou pharmacologie pour bloquer des récepteurs ou des voies.

A substance or factor that prevents or inhibits a specific process, reaction, or action, commonly used in chemistry, biology, or pharmacology to block receptors or pathways.

1. Medical blockerC1formal

   A substance that prevents a specific biological process or chemical reaction from occurring.

   agent bloquant

   • Beta-blockers are a common type of blocking agent used for heart conditions.
   • The drug acts as a blocking agent for certain pain receptors.
   • Researchers developed a new blocking agent to inhibit tumor growth.

2. Chemical inhibitorC1formal

   A chemical compound that stops or slows down a chemical reaction.

   agent bloquant (inhibiteur chimique)

   • The blocking agent prevented the catalyst from activating.
   • In the experiment, a blocking agent was used to stop the reaction.
   • Chemists identified a blocking agent that neutralizes the acid.