allostery
/ˈæləˌstɛri/
noun
- The process by which a protein's shape and activity are changed by a molecule binding at a site other than the active site.
- The discovery of allostery revolutionized the field of biochemistry.
- Many drugs target allostery to adjust protein function without blocking the active site.
- Allostery is a key concept in understanding how enzymes are controlled.