Molecular Function
protein acetylation
Definitions related to protein acetylation:
  • The addition of an acetyl group to a protein amino acid. An acetyl group is CH3CO-, derived from acetic [ethanoic] acid.
    Gene Ontology Dictionary
    Gene Ontology Consortium, 2021
  • The covalent chemical or post-translational biochemical addition of an acetyl group(s) to a peptide or protein. (NCI)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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