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Protein-ligand complex

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The structure of a protein in complex with a ligand, typically a small molecule such as an enzyme substrate or cofactor, but possibly another macromolecule.

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This includes interactions of proteins with atoms, ions and small molecules or macromolecules such as nucleic acids or other polypeptides. For stable inter-polypeptide interactions use 'Protein complex' instead.