allosteric antagonist

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12616
Compound that binds to a receptor at a site separate from, but actively coupled to, that of the endogenous agonist to reduce actively receptor signals.
Note: The terms "allosteric antagonist" and "noncompetitive antagonist" are often synonymous but not necessarily so.
See also: noncompetitive antagonist
Source:
PAC, 2013, 85, 1725. (Glossary of terms used in medicinal chemistry. Part II (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)) on page 1726 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'allosteric antagonist' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12616 RIS BibTex EndNote
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