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Allosteric Regulation

Allosteric regulation

Control of a protein's activity when a molecule binds at a site other than its main working site.

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A small molecule can bind to one part of a protein and change how well another part works. This lets cells quickly adjust some enzymes.

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PathwayGlycolysisregulatesProcessFeedback Inhibitionis a form of
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Allosteric Regulation · ProcessREGULATES →Glycolysis · Pathway
Feedback Inhibition · ProcessIS A FORM OF →Allosteric Regulation · Process

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Allosteric Regulation.

textbookCatalysis and the Use of Energy by CellsMolecular Biology of the Cell · NCBI Bookshelf textbookMolecular Biology of the Cell: glycolysis (NBK26882)Alberts et al. · NCBI Bookshelf
Research Claims

Allostery describes energetic coupling between spatially distinct sites; it may involve conformational ensembles rather than a single rigid switch. Effector effects depend on isoform, substrate concentration, and cellular context.