lactylation

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noun

The process of adding lactate, such as in a protein modification.

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Meanings

nounlactylation (plural lactylations)

plural lactylations

  1. molecular biologyThe process of adding lactate, such as in a protein modification.

Origin

lactyl + -ation

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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