Significance of Potent

The term potent describes having a strong effect or influence. In the context of comparing extracts and medications, potency indicates effectiveness. Within health sciences, potent signifies a strong effect or efficacy, like the ability of tocotrienol to suppress DPD levels. Furthermore, potency also refers to the required amount of a drug to produce an effect; a more potent compound is effective at a lower concentration.1
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Synonyms: Powerful, Strong, Effective, Forceful, Mighty, Vigorous

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The concept of Potent in scientific sources

Science Books

In this context, "Potent" describes the strength and effectiveness of substances. It compares the impact of an extract to indomethacin, indicating the amount of a drug required for an effect. The term also highlights the efficacy of compounds like tocotrienol in suppressing DPD levels.

Significance in Health Sciences:
Health Sciences Books

From: International Journal of Pharmacology

(1) Potency refers to the amount of drug needed to produce an effect; a more potent compound achieves a given effect at a lower concentration.[1] (2) Indicating a strong effect or efficacy, such as the potency of tocotrienol in suppressing DPD levels.[2]

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: International Journal of Pharmacology

(1) Having a strong effect or influence, used here to compare the effectiveness of the extract and indomethacin.[3]

This section includes scientific research in the field of healthcare, often involving traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Holistic health. It includes papers from scientific journals classified as either original, clinical or experimental research, review articles or case reports.

Significance in Religious Studies:
Religion Books

From: Religions Journal (MDPI)

(1) It is when practices must be carefully prescribed.[4]