unliganded

English

Etymology

From un- +‎ ligand +‎ -ed.

Adjective

unliganded (not comparable)

  1. (biochemistry) Having no ligand; especially (of a protein) deprived of any small molecule that it is sometimes associated with
    • 1966, Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics:
      The direct hydrogen ion titration of unliganded hemoglobin was performed under a stream of purified argon; that of the carbon monoxide derivative was carried out in a closed system under an atmosphere of pure CO.
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