: Some directly bind to a toxin to inactivate it before it can cause harm.
: Others block the receptors where a poison would normally attach, effectively locking the "door" to the body's cells. the_antidote
The concept of an "antidote" is a popular theme across various creative fields: : Some directly bind to a toxin to
: Certain remedies prevent the body from metabolizing a substance into a more toxic form. the_antidote
In a clinical sense, antidotes work through various chemical and biological mechanisms:
