binding_site SO_0000409
binding_site
ID: SO_0000409
Class
A biological_region of sequence that, in the molecule, interacts selectively and non-covalently with other molecules. A region on the surface of a molecule that may interact with another molecule. When applied to polypeptides: Amino acids involved in binding or interactions. It can also apply to an amino acid bond which is represented by the positions of the two flanking amino acids.
See GO:0005488 : binding.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| INSDC_feature:misc_binding | exact synonym | |
| binding_or_interaction_site | exact synonym | |
| binding site | exact synonym | |
| site | related synonym |