Glycosylation

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiˈɫaɪˈkoʊziˈɫætˈaɪˌɑn/

Glycosylation (noun)

  1. A process where cells attach sugar molecules to proteins or lipids, changing their structure and function.
  2. A chemical modification in living systems that builds and attaches sugar chains to biomolecules.

Examples

  • Glycosylation adds sugar to proteins during processing.
  • The lab studies glycosylation to understand protein sugar adding.