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post-translational modification

post-translational modification is the alternative form of posttranslational modification.

Meaning of posttranslational modification

Noun

posttranslational modification (plural posttranslational modifications)

  1. Any of several types of modification made to a protein subsequent to the translation phase of its biosynthesis

Forms of post-translational modification

pluralpost-translational modifications

Questions about post-translational modification

What is post-translational modification the alternative form of?
Post-translational modification is the alternative form of posttranslational modification.

Words near post-translational modification in the dictionary

  1. post-transcriptionally
  2. post-transistor
  3. post-transition metal
  4. post-transition metals
  5. post-translational
  6. post-translational modification
  7. post-translational modifications
  8. post-translationally
  9. post-transmission
  10. post-transplant
  11. post-transplantation

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