deacetylation

[US]/ˌdiː.əˌsiː.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
[UK]/ˌdiː.əˌsiː.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the process of removing an acetyl group from a molecule

Phrases & Collocations

deacetylation reaction

deacetylation process

deacetylation enzyme

deacetylation pathway

deacetylation activity

deacetylation site

deacetylation mechanism

deacetylation assay

deacetylation inhibitors

deacetylation factors

Example Sentences

the process of deacetylation is crucial in gene regulation.

deacetylation can affect protein function significantly.

researchers are studying the role of deacetylation in cancer.

the enzyme responsible for deacetylation is called histone deacetylase.

deacetylation is a key step in the metabolism of certain drugs.

inhibition of deacetylation can lead to increased gene expression.

understanding deacetylation mechanisms can improve therapeutic strategies.

deacetylation plays a role in the aging process of cells.

the study focused on the effects of deacetylation on histones.

deacetylation is often associated with epigenetic changes.

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