deribosylation

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noun

The removal of a ribose or ribosyl group from a molecule, especially from a polypeptide or protein

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Meanings

nounderibosylation (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryThe removal of a ribose or ribosyl group from a molecule, especially from a polypeptide or protein

Origin

From de- + ribosylation.

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APA

deribosylation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deribosylation

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“deribosylation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deribosylation. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “deribosylation,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deribosylation.

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