non-allosterically
|non-al-lo-ster-ic-al-ly|
/nɒn-ˌæləˈstɛrɪkli/
(non-allosteric)
without allosteric regulation
Etymology
'non-allosterically' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'allosteric,' which comes from Greek 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'stereos' meaning 'solid.'
'allosteric' changed from the Greek word 'allosterikos' and eventually became the modern English word 'allosteric.'
Initially, 'allosteric' meant 'pertaining to a change in shape,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'involving a change in the shape and activity of a protein.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that does not involve allosteric regulation or modification.
The enzyme functions non-allosterically, maintaining its activity regardless of the presence of inhibitors.
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Last updated: 2025/07/17 20:23