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Why is the dissociation rate constant (kd) critical in evaluating the stability of a protein-ligand complex?

Accepted Answer

A lower kd indicates a more stable complex, as the ligand is less likely to dissociate from the protein.

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kd is not relevant to the stability of the complex.

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A higher kd indicates a more stable complex, as the ligand is more likely to dissociate from the protein.

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kd only affects the initial binding of the ligand to the protein.