Myristylation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Myristylation is a noun meaning (chemistry) The reaction of a substance with myristic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more myristyl groups into a substance.
Meaning
(chemistry) The reaction of a substance with myristic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more myristyl groups into a substance.
Example Sentences
Unlike the distantly related src kinases, PTK6 lacks a myristylation sequence.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include myristoyl, myristate, myristone, myristyl, dimyristyl, myristoleate.
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