Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
allosteric
Adjective
/ˌæl.əʊˈstɛr.ɪk/
Definition
Relating to or denoting the modification of the activity of an enzyme or other protein by the binding of an effector molecule at a site other than the protein’s active site.
Examples
- The allosteric site on the enzyme changed its shape when the effector molecule bound to it.
- Allosteric regulation is crucial for the metabolic processes in living organisms.
Meaning
Allosteric refers to the regulation of an enzyme’s activity through the binding of molecules to a site other than the active site, which leads to a change in the protein’s function.
Synonyms
- Regulatory
- Modulatory
