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Micromolar Affinity

Definition:

Micromolar affinity refers to the strength or binding capability of a substance or molecule towards another substance, typically expressed in terms of micromolar concentration.

Senses and Usages:

1. Chemistry:

In chemistry, micromolar affinity describes the ability of a molecule to bind to another molecule at a concentration of micromolar levels.

Example sentence: The drug demonstrated a micromolar affinity for the target receptor, effectively blocking its activity.

2. Biochemistry:

Within biochemistry, micromolar affinity denotes the extent to which a protein or enzyme can interact with its specific ligand at micromolar concentrations.

Example sentence: The enzyme exhibited a micromolar affinity towards its substrate, facilitating efficient catalysis.

3. Biophysics:

In biophysics, micromolar affinity characterizes the strength with which a biomolecule, such as a protein or DNA, binds to a target molecule at micromolar concentrations.

Example sentence: The protein displayed a high micromolar affinity for the DNA sequence, enabling specific binding and regulation of gene expression.

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