Glycosylation
noun
Glycosylation is a process in which sugar molecules are attached to a protein, affecting its structure and function.
Glycosylation can change how proteins work in the body.

Often appears as...
- N-linked glycosylation
- O-linked glycosylation
Usage tips
Technical
N-linked glycosylation, O-linked glycosylation, glycoproteins
noun
Glycosylation is a process in which sugar molecules are attached to a protein, affecting its structure and function.
Glycosylation can change how proteins work in the body.

Often appears as...
- N-linked glycosylation
- O-linked glycosylation
Usage tips
Technical
N-linked glycosylation, O-linked glycosylation, glycoproteins
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Biochemical Process
Glycosylation is essential in molecular biology.
Glycosylation allows proteins to interact with each other.
Importance in Health
Glycosylation affects cell communication in the immune system.
Understanding glycosylation can lead to new drug developments.
Diversity of Functions
Different forms of glycosylation result in diverse protein functions.
The role of glycosylation varies among species.
Biochemical Process
Glycosylation is essential in molecular biology.
Glycosylation allows proteins to interact with each other.
Importance in Health
Glycosylation affects cell communication in the immune system.
Understanding glycosylation can lead to new drug developments.
Diversity of Functions
Different forms of glycosylation result in diverse protein functions.
The role of glycosylation varies among species.
Biochemical Process
Glycosylation is essential in molecular biology.
Glycosylation allows proteins to interact with each other.
Importance in Health
Glycosylation affects cell communication in the immune system.
Understanding glycosylation can lead to new drug developments.
Diversity of Functions
Different forms of glycosylation result in diverse protein functions.
The role of glycosylation varies among species.
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