Aminoacylation (also known as Aminoacylations, Amino Acylation): A reaction that introduces an aminoacyl group to a molecule. TRANSFER RNA AMINOACYLATION is the first step in GENETIC TRANSLATION.

NIH MeSH · D049148Phenomena and Processes

Aminoacylation

Also known asAminoacylations · Amino Acylation · Acylation, Amino · Acylations, Amino · Amino Acylations · Activation of Amino Acids · Acids Activation, Amino · Acids Activations, Amino · Amino Acids Activation · Amino Acids Activations

Definition

A reaction that introduces an aminoacyl group to a molecule. TRANSFER RNA AMINOACYLATION is the first step in GENETIC TRANSLATION.

MeSH classification

  • G02.111.012.055
  • G02.111.660.050
  • G02.607.063.526
  • G03.040.055
  • G03.734.050

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Related concepts

Acetylation

Formation of an acetyl derivative. (Stedman, 25th ed)

Acylation

The addition of an organic acid radical into a molecule.

Common questions about Aminoacylation

What does Aminoacylation mean in medicine?
A reaction that introduces an aminoacyl group to a molecule. TRANSFER RNA AMINOACYLATION is the first step in GENETIC TRANSLATION. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Aminoacylation known by any other names?
Yes. Aminoacylation is also referred to as Aminoacylations, Amino Acylation, Acylation, Amino, Acylations, Amino in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Aminoacylation sit in the medical classification?
Aminoacylation falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G02.111.012.055, G02.111.660.050, G02.607.063.526). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D049148) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗