allosteric

adjective

al·​lo·​ste·​ric ˌa-lō-ˈster-ik How to pronounce allosteric (audio) -ˈstir- How to pronounce allosteric (audio)
: of, relating to, undergoing, or being a change in the shape and activity of a protein (such as an enzyme) that results from combination with another substance at a point other than the chemically active site
allosterically adverb
allostery noun

Examples of allosteric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Molecular mechanism of the allosteric enhancement of the umami taste sensation. Liz Roth-Johnson, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2013 The Company is focused on developing drugs based on selective allosteric modulation of CNS synaptic and extrasynaptic receptors. Forbes Quant Trader, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

allo- + steric

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allosteric was in 1962

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“Allosteric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allosteric. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

allosteric

adjective
al·​lo·​ste·​ric ˌal-ō-ˈster-ik How to pronounce allosteric (audio) -ˈsti(ə)r- How to pronounce allosteric (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a change in the shape and activity of a protein (as an enzyme) that results from combination with another substance at a point other than the chemically active site
allosterically adverb
allostery noun
plural allosteries
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