allosteric enzymes

Allosteric enzymes are proteins that help control chemical reactions in your body by changing their shape when they bind to other molecules called effectors. This shape change can either speed up or slow down the enzyme's activity, acting like a regulatory switch. These enzymes have specific sites apart from the active site, known as allosteric sites, where effectors attach. This mechanism allows the enzyme to respond dynamically to the cell's needs, ensuring that reactions occur efficiently and appropriately, maintaining proper biological function.