ES complex
[/ˌiː ˈɛs ˈkɒmplɛks/]
nounpl: ES complexes
complexo ES
1. In psychoanalysis, a psychological pattern involving feelings of inferiority combined with compensatory superiority, named after Alfred Adler's inferiority complex theory
The patient's ES complex manifested as both self-doubt and grandiose behavior.
O complexo ES do paciente se manifestava tanto como autodúvida quanto comportamento grandioso.
2. In biochemistry and molecular biology, a protein complex formed by the enzyme and substrate during the catalytic process
The ES complex is a transient intermediate in enzyme kinetics.
O complexo ES é um intermediário transitório na cinética enzimática.
3. In chemistry, an enzyme-substrate complex that forms before product formation
The formation of the ES complex is the first step in the enzymatic reaction mechanism.
A formação do complexo ES é o primeiro passo no mecanismo de reação enzimática.
This is primarily a technical term used in academic and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In psychology, it references Adler's theories which have influenced both American and Brazilian psychological practice. In biochemistry, it is universal scientific terminology used across all English and Portuguese-speaking scientific communities.
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