acyltransferase

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UK/ˌasɪlˈtɹansfəɹeɪz/UK/ˌeɪsʌɪlˈtɹɑːnzfəɹeɪz/

noun

Any of several transferase enzymes that catalyze the transfer of acyl groups between lipids.

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Meanings

nounacyltransferase (plural acyltransferases)

plural acyltransferases

  1. biochemistryAny of several transferase enzymes that catalyze the transfer of acyl groups between lipids.

Origin

From acyl + transferase.

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Translations

Finnish asyylitransferaasi
  • asyylitransferaasiany of several enzymes that catalyse the transfer of acyl groups between lipids
Polish acylotransferaza
  • acylotransferazaany of several enzymes that catalyse the transfer of acyl groups between lipids
Portuguese aciltransferase
  • aciltransferaseany of several enzymes that catalyse the transfer of acyl groups between lipids
Cite this entry
APA

acyltransferase. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acyltransferase

MLA

“acyltransferase.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acyltransferase. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “acyltransferase,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acyltransferase.

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