glycosylated
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/ɡlaɪˈkoʊsɪˌleɪtɪd/
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/ɡlaɪˈkəʊsɪˌleɪtɪd/
(glycosylate)
sugar attachment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'glycosylated' originates from the Greek word 'glykys,' meaning 'sweet,' combined with the suffix '-ate,' indicating a process or action.
Historical Evolution
'Glycosylate' evolved from the Greek 'glykys' and the Latin '-atus,' forming the modern English term 'glycosylate.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the process of adding sugar molecules, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having undergone the process of glycosylation, where a carbohydrate is covalently attached to a target molecule, typically a protein or lipid.
The glycosylated protein showed increased stability.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 02:28