1. Of, relating to, or containing the galactosyl group (a chemical radical derived from galactose).
Usage: technical; biochemistry

1. A chemical group or radical derived from the sugar galactose, used in biochemistry and organic chemistry.
Usage: technical; biochemistry

Examples

• The galactosyl transferase enzyme catalyzes the transfer of galactosyl groups to target molecules.
• Galactosyl residues are commonly found in glycoproteins and glycolipids.
• The researchers studied galactosyl modifications in cell surface proteins.
• Galactosyl bonds link galactose units to other sugar molecules in complex carbohydrates.