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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An allosteric modulator

Adjective

1. 1
   That binds a compound on an inactive site and thus changes macromolecular conformation or dynamics in order to become either active or inactive not-comparable

Etymology

From allo- (“other”) + -steric.

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