Examples
Molecules that can participate in molecular binding include proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and small organic molecules such as drugs. Hence the types of complexes that form as a result of molecular binding include:
- protein – protein
- protein – DNA
- protein – hormone
- protein – drug
Proteins that form stable complexes with other molecules are often referred to as receptors while their binding partners are called ligands.
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