glycosylated

/ˈɡlaɪkəseɪleɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Having a sugar molecule attached, especially to a protein or lipid.
    • Many hormones in the body are glycosylated to improve their stability.
    • The lab tested the glycosylated form of the antibody.
    • Glycosylated proteins are important for cell communication.
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