Unliganded
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having no ligand; especially (of a protein) deprived of any small molecule that it is sometimes associated with not-comparable
"The direct hydrogen ion titration of unliganded hemoglobin was performed under a stream of purified argon; that of the carbon monoxide derivative was carried out in a closed system under an atmosphere of pure CO."
Example
More examples"The direct hydrogen ion titration of unliganded hemoglobin was performed under a stream of purified argon; that of the carbon monoxide derivative was carried out in a closed system under an atmosphere of pure CO."
Etymology
From un- + ligand + -ed.
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