polytopic Definition
having multiple distinct binding sites.
Using polytopic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "polytopic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The protein has a polytopic structure.
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Polytopic receptors can bind to multiple ligands simultaneously.
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Polytopic membrane proteins are important for cell signaling.
polytopic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for polytopic
- multivalent
- multitopic
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Summary: polytopic in Brief
The term 'polytopic' [pol-ee-top-ik] describes a molecule or receptor that has multiple distinct binding sites. This term is often used in the context of proteins, particularly membrane proteins, which play important roles in cell signaling.
