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post-translational modification

Definition:
Any of various enzymatically catalyzed post-translational modifications of peptides or proteins in the cell of origin. These modifications include carboxylation; hydroxylation; acetylation; phosphorylation; methylation; glycosylation; ubiquitination; oxidation; proteolysis; and crosslinking and result in changes in molecular weight and electrophoretic motility.
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Entry Terms:
  • post-translational protein processing
  • posttranslational modification
  • posttranslational protein processing
  • post-translational protein modification
  • post-translational amino acid modification
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/59362
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