glycosylating
/ˈɡlaɪkəseɪleɪtɪŋ/
verb
- The process of attaching a sugar molecule to another molecule (present participle of glycosylate).
- They are glycosylating the compound to make it more water-soluble.
- The enzyme is glycosylating the protein in the reaction mixture.
- The lab is currently glycosylating several samples for the experiment.
adjective
- Relating to or involved in the process of attaching a sugar molecule.
- We studied the glycosylating activity of the new catalyst.
- Glycosylating reactions are common in cellular biology.
- The glycosylating enzyme is active at a specific pH.