acetylate
verb (used with object)
to introduce one or more acetyl groups into (a compound).
acetylation
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a word derived from
acetylate.
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"This MED1 regulatory pathway appears to be part of a wider paradigm in which acetylation regulates transcription factors," Roeder adds.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 1, 2025
"Our work reveals that the acetylation and deacetylation of MED1 act as a regulatory switch that helps cancer cells reprogram transcription in response to stress, supporting both survival and growth," Lin says.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 1, 2025
Lin began by examining whether MED1 undergoes acetylation.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 1, 2025
In human cell lines, the team found diacetyl changed acetylation levels, with higher levels of acetylation resulting in higher levels of gene expression.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2024
After acetylation is complete, therefore, the operations must be conducted as rapidly as possible.
From Nitro-Explosives: A Practical Treatise by P. Gerald (Percy Gerald) Sanford
