Inhibition Constant Ki Calculator
Compute Ki from IC50 via Cheng-Prusoff Ki = IC50/(1+S/Km).
Description
Compute Ki from IC50 via Cheng-Prusoff Ki = IC50/(1+S/Km).
Inhibition Constant Ki Calculator: Compute Ki from IC50 via Cheng-Prusoff Ki = IC50/(1+S/Km).
When to use Inhibition Constant Ki
Use this chemistry calculator to reproduce a named relationship with explicit quantities and units for study, laboratory planning, or an independent numerical check.
- IC50
- Required number input.
- [S]
- Required number input.
- Km
- Required number input.
How Inhibition Constant Ki works
Compute Ki from IC50 via Cheng-Prusoff Ki = IC50/(1+S/Km). The tool evaluates the supplied inputs together and returns the named outputs below; it does not infer omitted operating conditions or change the units shown.1
- Ki
- The resulting ki returned as a number.
Limitations and assumptions
- Compact enzyme-kinetic equations generally assume a defined mechanism, initial-rate conditions, stable enzyme concentration, and negligible substrate depletion. Cooperativity, inhibition type, transport, and assay artifacts can invalidate those assumptions.
- Use finite inputs in the displayed units and preserve more precision than the final presentation requires. Independently verify safety-critical, financial, compliance, or production decisions.
Alternative or Complementary approaches
Check units and significant figures, compare the result with limiting cases, and use measured or source-specific constants where available. Laboratory, safety, and regulatory decisions require validated methods and appropriate uncertainty analysis.
References
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Enzyme kinetics — Wikipedia contributors
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