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Binding (medicine)
Binding (pronounced: /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/), in the context of medicine, refers to the interaction between two molecules, typically a protein and a ligand, resulting in a complex that can have various biological effects. The term originates from the Old English bindan, meaning "to bind, tie up, fetter, bandage".
Types of Binding
There are several types of binding in medicine, including:
- Receptor Binding: This is the interaction between a receptor protein and a ligand. This binding can trigger a biological response.
- Antibody Binding: This refers to the interaction between an antibody and an antigen. This binding can lead to the neutralization or destruction of the antigen.
- Enzyme Binding: This is the interaction between an enzyme and a substrate. This binding can lead to the conversion of the substrate into a different molecule.
Related Terms
- Affinity (biochemistry): This is a measure of the strength of the binding interaction between a single biomolecule (e.g., a protein) and its ligand/binding partner.
- Specificity (biochemistry): This refers to the ability of a protein to bind to a specific ligand, as opposed to other, similar molecules.
- Binding Site: This is the region of a protein that binds to a specific ligand.
- Binding Energy: This is the energy required to disrupt the binding interaction between a protein and its ligand.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Binding
- Wikipedia's article - Binding
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