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ligand
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molecule on the surface of proteins that is noncovalently binded
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binder
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protein with binding sites specific for ligand
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affinity
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measure of tenacity/strength of with which ligand binds to a particular binder
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capacity
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number of binding sites
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specificity
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degree and strength of one ligand over the other
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saturation
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fraction of binding sites occupied by ligands at any time
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two ways to change the ligand binding interaction
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1. change shape/conformation of the protein
2. change the number of proteins available |
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intercellular hormone receptors =
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nuclear hormone receptor
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