1. to form or convert into adenylate; to attach an adenyl group to a molecule
Usage: biochemistry; third person singular present or plural present

1. plural of adenylate; salts or esters of adenylic acid, especially adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and related nucleotides
Usage: biochemistry; plural form

Examples

• The enzyme adenylyl cyclase adenylates ATP to produce cyclic AMP.
• Adenylates play a crucial role in cellular energy metabolism.
• The cell uses adenylates as signaling molecules in various biochemical pathways.
• During the reaction, the substrate adenylates to form the activated intermediate.
• Adenylates such as AMP and ADP are essential for life processes.