allosteric

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That binds a compound on an inactive site and thus changes macromolecular conformation or dynamics in order to become either active or inactive
noun
  1. An allosteric modulator

Word forms

allosteric allosterics

Etymology

From allo- (“other”) + -steric.

Related words

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