Saturation fraction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010528",
  "term": "Saturation fraction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The proportion of binding sites on a protein or other molecule that are occupied by a specific ligand. This value indicates the extent to which the binding capacity of the molecule is being used. For hemoglobin, the oxygen saturation fraction is a key indicator of respiratory function, typically measured as a percentage.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "saturation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 957. 'Glossary of terms in quantities and units in Clinical Chemistry (IUPAC-IFCC Recommendations 1996)' on page 991 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668040957)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/saturation-fraction/"
}