How Does Allosteric Regulation Relate to Toxicology?
In toxicology, understanding allosteric regulation is essential for elucidating how certain toxins and drugs exert their effects. Many toxins act as allosteric modulators, either enhancing or inhibiting the activity of target proteins, which can lead to toxic effects. For example, some neurotoxins modulate ion channels allosterically, altering neuronal signaling and leading to toxicity.
