transpeptidation

noun

The transfer of one or more amino acids between peptides.

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Meanings

nountranspeptidation (plural transpeptidations)

plural transpeptidations

  1. biochemistryThe transfer of one or more amino acids between peptides.

Origin

From trans- + peptide + -ation.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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