posttranslational modification

noun

Any of several types of modification made to a protein subsequent to the translation phase of its biosynthesis

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Meanings

nounposttranslational modification (plural posttranslational modifications)

plural posttranslational modifications

  1. biochemistryAny of several types of modification made to a protein subsequent to the translation phase of its biosynthesis
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