palmitoylation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} [[modification]] by reaction with a [[palmitoyl]] group
2. {{lb|en|biochemistry}} The [[reaction]] of a [[membrane]] [[protein]] with a [[fatty acid]] (especially [[palmitic acid]]) via the [[sulfur]] atom of a [[cysteine]] [[amino acid]]

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