nitrosylation

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noun

The reaction of nitric oxide with a biological compound, especially with a sulfur containing part of a protein as a posttranslational modification.

Opposite
denitrosylation
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Meanings

nounnitrosylation (plural nitrosylations)

plural nitrosylations

  1. biochemistryThe reaction of nitric oxide with a biological compound, especially with a sulfur containing part of a protein as a posttranslational modification.
  2. chemistryAny reaction with a nitrosyl compound.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
denitrosylation
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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