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non-specific pathway

[nɑn-spəˈsɪfɪk ˈpæθweɪ]
nounpl: non-specific pathways
via não-específica
1. A biological or biochemical route or mechanism that is not selective to a particular substrate, target, or outcome; a general pathway that can accommodate multiple substrates or produce variable results
The immune system uses non-specific pathways to recognize and eliminate pathogens without prior sensitization.
O sistema imunológico usa vias não-específicas para reconhecer e eliminar patógenos sem sensibilização prévia.
2. In biochemistry, a metabolic or signaling route that does not target a single specific molecule or protein
Non-specific pathways in drug metabolism can lead to unexpected side effects.
As vias não-específicas no metabolismo de drogas podem levar a efeitos colaterais inesperados.
Synonyms
non-selective pathwaygeneric pathwaygeneral pathwaybroad-spectrum pathway
Antonyms
specific pathwaytargeted pathwayselective pathwaydirect pathway

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
via não-específica
Standard usage in Brazilian scientific and medical literature
Portugal
via não-específica
Standard usage in European Portuguese scientific contexts
General Scientific
caminho não-específico
Alternative translation used in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the non-specific route
broad-spectrum approach
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