What does "glycosylation" mean?

The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.

What is a synonym for "glycosylation"?

Common synonyms include: glycation.

How do you pronounce "glycosylation"?

Pronounced //ˌɡlaɪ.koʊ.səˈleɪ.ʃən//.

Glycosylation

//ˌɡlaɪ.koʊ.səˈleɪ.ʃən// noun

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Noun

1
The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

glycation

Etymology

From glycosyl + -ation.

Related phrases

functional group

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