noun
- plural of acetylation; chemical processes in which an acetyl group is added to a molecule, commonly occurring in biochemistry and organic chemistry
Usage: technical; chemistry; biochemistry
Examples
- Acetylations of histone proteins play a crucial role in gene regulation.
- The researcher studied multiple acetylations occurring during the cell cycle.
- Protein acetylations can alter enzyme activity and cellular function.
- These acetylations are catalyzed by acetyltransferase enzymes.
- The drug's mechanism involves blocking certain acetylations in cancer cells.