conformational
Regarding spatial arrangement
Conformational describes something relating to the shape or spatial arrangement of a molecule, particularly how atoms are positioned relative to each other.
In chemistry and biochemistry, conformational changes occur when molecules rotate or fold into different three-dimensional structures: The protein undergoes conformational changes when binding to its receptor.
Conformational analysis examines the energy differences between molecular shapes.
Science of spatial relationships
- topologyStudy of spatial arrangement
- configurationArrangement of parts
- three-dimensionalHaving volume and depth
- foldingBending something over itself
curvature · compactness · extended · globular · coiled · twisted · bent · linear
Same formula, different arrangements
- stereochemistryStudy of molecular shape
- gaucheSocially awkward, unrefined
- antiPrefix for opposition
- eclipsedSurpassed or obscured
Ability to adapt easily
- rearrangementAltered ordering of elements
- transitionChange from one state
- switchingChanging from one to another
- dynamicsStudy of forces
equilibrium · shape-shifting · movement · fluctuation · plasticity · adaptability · reversibility · kinetics
Amino acid polymer
- chaperonesSupervising companions for youth
- denaturationStructural breakdown of proteins
- misfoldingImproper protein conformation
- aggregationCombined collection of items
geometry
Science of spatial relationships
- topologyStudy of spatial arrangement
- configurationArrangement of parts
- three-dimensionalHaving volume and depth
folding · curvature · compactness · extended · globular · coiled · twisted · bent · linear · cyclic
isomerism
Same formula, different arrangements
- stereochemistryStudy of molecular shape
- gaucheSocially awkward, unrefined
- antiPrefix for opposition
flexibility
Ability to adapt easily
- rearrangementAltered ordering of elements
- transitionChange from one state
- switchingChanging from one to another
dynamics · equilibrium · shape-shifting · movement · fluctuation · plasticity · adaptability · reversibility · kinetics · relaxation
polypeptide
Amino acid polymer
- chaperonesSupervising companions for youth
- denaturationStructural breakdown of proteins
- misfoldingImproper protein conformation
aggregation · amyloid · prion
conformationalcompositional
Relating to structure arrangement
constitutional · covalent · chemical · irreversible · sequential
- chair conformationStable hexagonal carbon arrangement