recognition site

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05199
  1. A @N04255@ @ST06775@ to which a protein binds specifically.
  2. An amino acid @ST06775@ in an @A00384@ molecule to which the specific @A00394@ binds specifically.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 164 [Terms] [Paper]