English Explanatory Dictionary

palmitoylation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. modification by reaction with a palmitoyl group
  2. The reaction of a membrane protein with a fatty acid (especially palmitic acid) via the sulfur atom of a cysteine amino acid

Word forms

palmitoylation palmitoylations

Etymology

From palmitoyl + -ation.

Derived words

bipalmitoylation hyperpalmitoylation hypopalmitoylation
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