deacetylate
verb (used with object)
to remove the acetyl group from (an organic compound).
deacetylation
-
a word derived from
deacetylate.
Example Sentences
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"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
This process, referred to as "deacetylation," allows MED1 to partner more effectively with Pol II, boosting the potential for activating protective genes.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 1, 2025
UV rays could cause methylation and deacetylation of the genes that could alter the accessibility and transcription of DNA.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
In new seedlings, histone methylations are present; upon cold exposure, deacetylation occurs.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The chemical processes that alter the genes in epigenesis – methylation and deacetylation of the packaging proteins of the genes, the histones – are fairly well understood.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 8, 2012
