The
process by which a molecule
becomes bound, that is, confined in position with respect to a receptor. Confinement occurs because structural features
of the receptor
create a potential well for the ligand; van der Waals and electrostatic interactions
commonly contribute
The
process by which a molecule
(or ligand)
becomes bound, that is, confined in position (and often orientation) with
respect to a receptor.
Confinement occurs because structural features
of the receptor
create a potential well for the ligand; van der Waals and electrostatic interactions
commonly contribute.
