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Concept: Allosteric-Enzyme

Superconcept: Allosteric-Protein


Component Semantics:

Allosteric-Enzyme
Definition: Enzyme that exists in two or more conformations depending on the binding of a molecule [a ligand] at a site other than the catalytic site. Allosteric enzymes composed of multiple subunits often display a cooperative response to ligand binding. Alberts:ECB:G-1.

Relevant concepts: Allosteric-Protein

Relevant concepts: Enzyme

Relevant concepts: Regulatory-Site

Relevant concepts: Binding-Site

Relevant concepts: Active-Site