molecular function regulator [GO_0098772]

A molecular function regulator regulates the activity of its target via non-covalent binding that does not result in covalent modification to the target. Examples of molecular function regulators include regulatory subunits of multimeric enzymes and channels. Mechanisms of regulation include allosteric changes in the target and competitive inhibition.
Tags:

molecular function regulator

ID: GO_0098772

Class

A molecular function regulator regulates the activity of its target via non-covalent binding that does not result in covalent modification to the target. Examples of molecular function regulators include regulatory subunits of multimeric enzymes and channels. Mechanisms of regulation include allosteric changes in the target and competitive inhibition.

This term should only be used in cases when the regulator directly interacts with the enzyme, but does not result in a covalent modification.

Open in VFB 3D Browser →

Classification

Relationships

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
molecular function regulator exact synonym