sulfhydryl
/sʌlfˈhaɪdrɪl/
noun
- A chemical group consisting of a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom, found in many organic compounds and proteins.
- Chemists study sulfhydryl reactions to understand enzyme activity.
- Certain drugs target sulfhydryl groups to treat diseases.
- The sulfhydryl group in the protein helps it fold into the correct shape.
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