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acetylation

/æsɪˌtɪleɪˈʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does acetylation mean?

noun

The process of introducing an acetyl group into a molecule, or the introduction of acetic acid into a substance. In biochemistry, acetylation is a post-translational modification of proteins.

Example

"The researcher used acetylation to modify the protein's structure and improve its stability."

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