Binding coefficient
Binding Coefficient
The Binding Coefficient (pronunciation: /ˈbaɪndɪŋ kəʊɪˈfɪʃənt/) is a term used in Biochemistry and Pharmacology to describe the ratio of the number of ligand-bound receptors to the total number of receptors. It is a measure of the fraction of receptors that are occupied by a ligand at any given time.
Etymology
The term "Binding Coefficient" is derived from the English words "binding", which refers to the process of forming a chemical bond, and "coefficient", a mathematical term that describes the degree or extent of some property or process.
Related Terms
- Ligand: A molecule that binds to another (usually larger) molecule.
- Receptor: A protein molecule that receives chemical signals from outside a cell.
- Affinity: The degree to which a substance tends to combine with another.
- Saturation: The state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Binding coefficient
- Wikipedia's article - Binding coefficient
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