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conformers

/kənˈfɔrmərz/

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noun

Konformere

Any of a set of stereoisomers characterised by a conformation that corresponds to a distinct potential energy minimum.

Examples :

"The enzyme acted as a catalyst, speeding up the reaction by preferentially binding to one of the protein's conformers, the shape with the lowest energy. "

Das Enzym wirkte als Katalysator und beschleunigte die Reaktion, indem es vorzugsweise an eines der Konformere des Proteins band, die Form mit der niedrigsten Energie.

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noun

Konformere

A particular folded state or conformation of a protein, especially an abnormal conformation of a prion

Examples :

"The misfolded protein had many abnormal conformers, leading to disease. "

Das fehlgefaltete Protein wies viele abnormale Konformere auf, was zu einer Krankheit führte.

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noun

Angepasster, Konformist

A person who conforms; a conformist.

Examples :

"In high school, the conformers always wore the same clothes and listened to the same music to fit in with the popular group. "

In der Highschool trugen die Angepassten immer die gleichen Klamotten und hörten die gleiche Musik, um in die beliebte Gruppe zu passen.

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noun

Konformist

Examples :

"Sentence: At the new office, the conformers always agreed with the boss's ideas, even when they seemed impractical. "

Im neuen Büro stimmten die Konformisten immer den Ideen des Chefs zu, selbst wenn sie unpraktisch erschienen.

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