In
proteinchemistry,
a small molecule
that is (or can be) bound by a larger molecule
is termed a ligand. In organometallicchemistry;
moiety
bonded to a central metal atom is
also termed a ligand; the latter definition is more
common in general chemistry.
In
proteinchemistry,
a small molecule
that is (or can be) bound by a larger molecule
is termed a ligand. In organometallicchemistry,
a moiety
bonded to a central metal atom is
also termed a ligand; the latter definition is more
common in general chemistry.