Molecular Function
acetylation Audio
a·cet·y·la·tion [ a-seh-tih-lay-shun ]
Subclass of:
Acylation
Definitions related to acetylation:
  • 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 Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Acetylation involves the covalent linkage of an acetyl group into an organic molecule.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Formation of an acetyl derivative. (Stedman, 25th ed)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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