Glycosylation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌɡlaɪ.koʊ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glycosylation is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.
Word Forms
- glycosylations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonenzymatic, glycosilation, glycosidation, glycomodification, reglycosylation, glycoconjugation.
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