Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781464126116
Author: David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 5, Problem 1P
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To determine: The protein that has higher affinity for ligand X. Whether it is protein A or B.

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Proteins are the biomolecules that are composed of amino acids. Proteins are the end products of gene expression. They are the building blocks of the body. The function of protein depends on the interaction with other molecules. A compound which is bound reversibly to a protein is known as a ligand.

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Dissociation constant (Kd) explains the binding of a ligand to its particular receptor. In molar concentration, dissociation constant matches with the concentration of ligands. The smaller the Kd, more strongly the ligand is bound to its receptors and high Kd indicates less affinity. Therefore, protein B has smaller Kd than protein A, which is 10-9. Hence, protein B has higher affinity for ligand X.

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To determine: The conversion of Kd into Ka (association constant) for protein A and protein B.

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Kd denotes the dissociation constant, that describes how a ligand bound to its receptor. Small Kd indicates higher affinity, while high Kd indicates less affinity. Ka is just the inverse of the Kd. It is also called association or binding constant. They are involved in unbinding of the ligand and receptors.

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Dissociation constant tells the binding of a ligand to its receptor. Whereas association constant tells the unbinding of a ligand and receptors. So, they are just opposite to each other. As Ka is the inverse of Kd, the protein A has Ka of 106M-1 and protein B has Ka of 109M-1.

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