Glycosylation
| Definition: |
The chemical or biochemical addition of carbohydrate or glycosyl groups to other chemicals, especially peptides or proteins. Glycosyl transferases are used in this biochemical reaction. |
| Notes: |
almost never IM |
| Also Called: |
Protein Glycosylation |
| Previously Indexed: |
Glycoproteins (1966-1986),Protein Processing, Post-Translational (1983-1986) |
Glycosylation Definitions and Terms
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