Unliganded
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unliganded is an adjective meaning (biochemistry) Having no ligand; especially (of a protein) deprived of any small molecule that it is sometimes associated with.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Having no ligand; especially (of a protein) deprived of any small molecule that it is sometimes associated with.
Example Sentences
The direct hydrogen ion titration of unliganded hemoglobin was performed under a stream of purified argon; that of the carbon monoxide derivative was carried out in a closed system under an atmosphere of pure CO.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonligand, unbridged, unligatured, nonphosphorylating, un-ionized, receptorless.
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