Effector

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003596",
  "term": "Effector",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A small molecule that binds to a protein, such as an enzyme or receptor, and alters its biological activity or binding affinity. The effector molecule induces a conformational change in the protein, which in turn modifies its function. Effectors are classified as either activators, which increase protein activity, or inhibitors, which decrease it.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "activator",
    "inhibitor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 152 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/effector/"
}