Post-Translational Modification
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Post-Translational Modification Definition
The enzymatic processing of a polypeptide chain after translation from messenger RNA and after peptide bond formation has occurred. Examples include glycosylation, acylation, limited proteolysis, phosphorylation, isoprenylation.
Post-Translational Modification Synonyms
Post-Translational Modification, Post Translational Modification, Protein Modification, Protein/Amino Acid Biochemistry, Post-Translational Modification
Terms in Post-Translational Modification category
DeubiquitinationHistone DeacetylationIsoprenylationN-MyristoylationProtein AcetylationProtein CleavageProtein DephosphorylationProtein GlycosylationProtein MethylationProtein PhosphorylationUbiquitination
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