In a way that relates to or affects the three-dimensional shape or structure of a molecule.
From conformational + -ly adverbial suffix. A modern technical adverb created by adding the standard adverbial ending to the adjective.
When scientists say a protein is 'conformationally flexible,' they mean it's like a multi-tool that can reshape itself—and this flexibility is often what makes it work correctly in living cells.
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