orthosterisen
Orthosterisen is a term that refers to a specific type of binding interaction in molecular biology. It describes the situation where a molecule, known as a ligand, binds to a biological target, such as a protein or enzyme, at a site that is distinct from the primary active site. This secondary binding site is often referred to as an allosteric site. When a ligand binds to an orthosteric site, it can influence the conformation or activity of the target molecule in a way that affects the binding or function of other molecules, including those that bind to the primary active site. This mechanism is crucial for regulating a wide range of biological processes.
The concept of orthosteric binding is distinct from orthosteric binding, where a ligand directly occupies the