Alkylation
Also known asAlkylations
Definition
The covalent bonding of an alkyl group to an organic compound. It can occur by a simple addition reaction or by substitution of another functional group.
MeSH classification
- G02.111.035
- G02.607.094
- G03.059
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AAA Domain
An approximately 250 amino acid domain common to AAA ATPases and AAA Proteins. It consists of a highly conserved N-terminal P-Loop ATPase su…
Acetylation
Formation of an acetyl derivative. (Stedman, 25th ed)
Acid-Base Equilibrium
The balance between acids and bases in the BODY FLUIDS. The pH (HYDROGEN-ION CONCENTRATION) of the arterial BLOOD provides an index for the …
Acylation
The addition of an organic acid radical into a molecule.
ADP-Ribosylation
Post-translational modification of proteins with ADENOSINE DIPHOSPHATE RIBOSE.
Aerobiosis
Life or metabolic reactions occurring in an environment containing oxygen.
Agglutination
The clumping together of suspended material resulting from the action of AGGLUTININS.
Allosteric Regulation
The modification of the reactivity of ENZYMES by the binding of effectors to sites (ALLOSTERIC SITES) on the enzymes other than the substrat…
Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000478) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗