Monod–Wyman–Changeux model
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The Monod–Wyman–Changeux model is a foundational allosteric theory in biochemistry that explains how proteins can exist in multiple conformational states whose equilibrium is shifted by ligand binding.
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| Monod–Wyman–Changeux model canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Monod–Wyman–Changeux model Context triple: [Jacques Monod, knownFor, Monod–Wyman–Changeux model]
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Hill equation
The Hill equation is a mathematical expression used in biochemistry and physiology to describe how the binding of ligands to macromolecules or the response to a drug depends on ligand concentration, often capturing cooperative binding behavior.
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Hodgkin–Huxley model
The Hodgkin–Huxley model is a mathematical description of how action potentials in neurons are initiated and propagated through voltage-gated ion channels in the cell membrane.
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Goldman–Hodgkin–Katz equation
The Goldman–Hodgkin–Katz equation is a biophysical formula that calculates a cell’s membrane potential by accounting for the relative permeabilities and concentrations of multiple ion species across the membrane.
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D.
Tomonaga model
The Tomonaga model is an early theoretical framework in condensed matter physics that describes interacting electrons in one dimension and laid the groundwork for what became known as Luttinger liquid theory.
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Bohr effect
The Bohr effect is a physiological phenomenon in which increases in carbon dioxide concentration and acidity reduce hemoglobin’s affinity for oxygen, thereby facilitating oxygen release to tissues.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Monod–Wyman–Changeux model Target entity description: The Monod–Wyman–Changeux model is a foundational allosteric theory in biochemistry that explains how proteins can exist in multiple conformational states whose equilibrium is shifted by ligand binding.
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A.
Hill equation
The Hill equation is a mathematical expression used in biochemistry and physiology to describe how the binding of ligands to macromolecules or the response to a drug depends on ligand concentration, often capturing cooperative binding behavior.
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B.
Hodgkin–Huxley model
The Hodgkin–Huxley model is a mathematical description of how action potentials in neurons are initiated and propagated through voltage-gated ion channels in the cell membrane.
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C.
Goldman–Hodgkin–Katz equation
The Goldman–Hodgkin–Katz equation is a biophysical formula that calculates a cell’s membrane potential by accounting for the relative permeabilities and concentrations of multiple ion species across the membrane.
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D.
Tomonaga model
The Tomonaga model is an early theoretical framework in condensed matter physics that describes interacting electrons in one dimension and laid the groundwork for what became known as Luttinger liquid theory.
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E.
Bohr effect
The Bohr effect is a physiological phenomenon in which increases in carbon dioxide concentration and acidity reduce hemoglobin’s affinity for oxygen, thereby facilitating oxygen release to tissues.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
allosteric model
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biochemical theory ⓘ theoretical model of protein regulation ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
MWC model
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concerted model ⓘ |
| appliedTo |
allosteric enzymes
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hemoglobin oxygen binding ⓘ membrane receptors ⓘ |
| assumes |
all subunits are in the same conformation at any given time
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allosteric proteins are oligomeric ⓘ equilibrium between conformational states is shifted by ligand binding ⓘ proteins exist in multiple conformational states ⓘ subunits in an oligomer switch conformation in a concerted manner ⓘ symmetry of the oligomer is conserved during conformational transitions ⓘ |
| category |
cooperative binding models
ⓘ
protein allostery ⓘ |
| contrastedWith |
Koshland–Némethy–Filmer model
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sequential model of allostery ⓘ |
| coreIdea |
allosteric effects arise from population shifts between states
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ligand binding shifts conformational equilibrium ⓘ ligands preferentially bind one conformational state ⓘ |
| describes |
allosteric regulation
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cooperative ligand binding ⓘ |
| explains |
allosteric transitions in multimeric proteins
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positive cooperativity ⓘ sigmoidal binding curves ⓘ |
| field |
biochemistry
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biophysics ⓘ molecular biology ⓘ |
| historicalImportance | first widely accepted quantitative theory of allostery ⓘ |
| includesConcept |
allosteric constant L
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equilibrium between T and R states ⓘ ligand binding affinity differences between states ⓘ relaxed state ⓘ tense state ⓘ |
| influenced |
models of receptor activation
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modern theories of allosteric regulation ⓘ |
| mathematicalFormulation | equations relating saturation to ligand concentration and allosteric constant ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Jacques Monod
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Jean-Pierre Changeux ⓘ Jeffries Wyman ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1965 ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Hill coefficient
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linked to:
Hill equation
allosteric constant ⓘ thermodynamic linkage theory ⓘ |
| usedFor |
fitting experimental binding data
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interpreting cooperative binding curves ⓘ |
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Subject: Monod–Wyman–Changeux model Description of subject: The Monod–Wyman–Changeux model is a foundational allosteric theory in biochemistry that explains how proteins can exist in multiple conformational states whose equilibrium is shifted by ligand binding.
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