The process in which substances, either endogenous or exogenous, bind to proteins, peptides, enzymes, protein precursors, or allied compounds. Specific protein-binding measures are often used as assays in diagnostic assessments. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
The process by which drugs and toxins are bound to proteins other than the receptor, in the plasma or (less common) intra-cellularly. The bound fraction is inactive by is in equilibrium with the free fraction in the cell or plasma. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php