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competitive
the relationship in which two or more entities contend for association with another.

competitive inhibitors
compounds, usually structural analogs of the substrate, that bind reversibly to an enzyme and deny the substrates access to the active site.
competitive protein binding
binding proteins occur naturally and have affinity for other substances, for example sex hormone steroid-binding globulin. The property is made use of in the assay of such substances in body fluids and tissues. Called also CPB.
competitive protein binding assay
see competitive protein binding (above).
competitive radioimmunoassay
a technique utilizing isotope labeled antigen that competes with unlabeled antigen for union with specific antibody. A very sensitive assay, commonly used in detecting trace amounts of drugs.


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and Innoventive Power have been competitively selected to identify, develop, and implement projects that will produce large-scale peak electric-load reduction in the Con Edison territory.
The Home Depot is committed to promoting economic growth through diversity by offering competitively priced, high quality products and services to our customers; providing healthy competition within our supplier base; and ultimately, increasing shareholder value.
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