Molecular Function
acetylation
a·cet·y·la·tion [ a-seh-tih-lay-shun ]
Subclass of:
Acylation
Definitions related to acetylation:
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A chemical reaction in which a small molecule called an acetyl group is added to other molecules. Acetylation of proteins may affect how they act in the body.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Acetylation involves the covalent linkage of an acetyl group into an organic molecule.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Formation of an acetyl derivative. (Stedman, 25th ed)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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