alkylate
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verb (used with object)
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Origin of alkylate
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These foci associate with alkylated nucleotides, and coincide spatially with elongating RNA polymerase II and splicing components.
From Nature ● Nov. 7, 2017
They are usually yellowish brown or red in colour, the presence of more amino groups leading to browner shades, whilst the introduction of alkylated amino groups gives redder shades.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various
Alkylated amino-azo-benzenes are also known, and are formed by the coupling of diazonium salts with alkylated amines, provided they contain a free para position with respect to the amino group.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various
The alkylating agent effect also had a greater impact on those of African ancestry.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024
"So genetic factors in the presence of alkylating agents can significantly enhance type 2 diabetes risk."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024
Loss of this subunit impedes alkylation adduct repair kinetics and increases sensitivity to alkylating agents, but not other forms of DNA damage.
From Nature ● Nov. 7, 2017
Individuals with X-linked trichothiodystrophy carry a mutation in RNF113A, and these results clarify the underlying basis of their hypersensitivity to alkylating agents.
From Nature ● Nov. 7, 2017
It is the view of Dr. Peter Alexander of the Chester Beatty Research Institute in London that “any alkylating agent which is effective in sterilizing insects would also be a powerful mutagen and carcinogen.”
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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