allosteric inhibitors

Allosteric inhibitors are molecules that regulate proteins by binding to a site other than the protein’s active site, known as an allosteric site. This binding induces a change in the protein’s shape, which can reduce or block its activity. Unlike inhibitors that compete directly at the active site, allosteric inhibitors offer a way to fine-tune protein functions more subtly. They are often used in drug development to target specific proteins involved in diseases, providing more precise control and potentially fewer side effects.