acetylated

Given acyl groups

Acetylated describes a substance that has had an acetyl group chemically attached to it.

The process, called acetylation, modifies proteins, drugs, and other molecules to change their properties or behavior.

Aspirin is acetylated salicylic acid.

In biochemistry, acetylated histones affect how genes are expressed: The researchers found that acetylated proteins were more stable.

epigenetic

histone

Chromosome-packing protein

chromatinNuclear protein-wrapped genetic material
lysineEssential amino acid
transcriptionWritten version of speech

nucleosome · methylation · epigenetics · enhancer · promoter

biochemistry

metabolism

Cellular nutrient conversion

substrateUnderlying supporting material
enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
catalysisAccelerating reactions without consumption

cofactor · kinetics · homeostasis · anabolism · catabolism · HDAC · HAT · N-acetyltransferase

chemical

esterification

Forming esters chemically

carbonylC=O functional group
nucleophileElectron-pair donating species
electrophileElectron-pair acceptor species

anhydride · hydroxyl · amine · reagent · derivative · synthesis · aspirin

pharmaceutical

aspirin

Acetylsalicylic acid tablet

acetaminophenCommon over-the-counter analgesic
heroinIllegal addictive opiate
bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation

morphine · stability · solubility · pharmacokinetics

industrial

film

Movie or coating

fiberPlant-based digestive aid
textileMaterial from woven fibers
plasticCapable of being molded

lumber · durability · coating · polymer

Opposites

chemical modification state

acetylatednative

Originating from a place

unmodified · free · pristine

Family

acetylation, acetylate

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