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The concept of allosteric interactions between topographically distinct sites, and the subsequent Monod-Wyman-Changeux model proposed in 1965 for the conformational change mediating them, arose around 50 years ago. Many classic regulatory proteins follow this model, which has been expanded and challenged over the years.
