Receptor–Ligand Complex Creation

Available identifiers

MaRDI QIDQ6771924

reaction resulting in a receptor–ligand complex

Description

A ligand L attaches to a receptor, R, in the membrane, resulting in a receptor–ligand complex RL. This binding process is dependent on the concentration of protons (i.e. pH) in the microenvironment of the receptor.

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Defining Formula: $f_1=k_1\cdot x_L\cdot x_R$

$k_1$ symbol represents Reaction Constant for Receptor-Ligand Complex Creation

$x_R$ symbol represents Number of Receptor Molecules

$x_L$ symbol represents Number of Ligand Molecules

$f_1$ symbol represents Propensity of Receptor-Ligand Complex Creation

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