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allosteric
adjective
al·lo·ste·ricˌa-lō-ˈster-ik 
-ˈstir-
-ˈstir- :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
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Recent Examples on the WebMolecular mechanism of theallostericenhancement of the umami taste sensation.—
Liz Roth-Johnson,Discover Magazine, 9 July 2013The Company is focused on developing drugs based on selectiveallostericmodulation of CNS synaptic and extrasynaptic receptors.—Forbes Quant Trader,Forbes, 2 Mar. 2021
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Liz Roth-Johnson,Discover Magazine, 9 July 2013The Company is focused on developing drugs based on selectiveallostericmodulation of CNS synaptic and extrasynaptic receptors.—Forbes Quant Trader,Forbes, 2 Mar. 2021Word History
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1962, in the meaning definedabove
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“Allosteric.”Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allosteric. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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allosteric
adjectiveal·lo·ste·ricˌal-ō-ˈster-ik -ˈsti(ə)r-
-ˈsti(ə)r- :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
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