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Allosteric Regulation

Allosteric regulation is a type of biochemical regulation that occurs when a molecule, such as a protein or enzyme, binds to an allosteric site on the molecule and changes its shape. This binding causes a change in the molecule’s activity, enabling the cell to respond to certain stimuli or conditions. This type of r…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 11× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Allosteric regulation is a type of biochemical regulation that occurs when a molecule, such as a protein or enzyme, binds to an allosteric site on the molecule and changes its shape. This binding causes a change in the molecule’s activity, enabling the cell to respond to certain stimuli or conditions. This type of regulation is essential for many cellular processes, such as cell signaling, metabolism, and gene expression. Additionally, allosteric regulation is involved in the development of many diseases, including cancer, where the activity of a particular enzyme needs to be altered in order to respond to a change in the environment. By understanding how allosteric regulation works, scientists can develop new therapies and treatments that target specific enzymes and proteins to improve health.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 11 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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