succinylation

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noun

The addition of a succinyl radical to a compound

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Meanings

nounsuccinylation (plural succinylations)

plural succinylations

  1. chemistryThe addition of a succinyl radical to a compound
  2. biochemistryThe posttranslational modification of lysine residues in proteins by such a reaction

Origin

From succinyl + -ation.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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