glycosyl
dieNounGlycosyl- (chemistry prefix)
Word details
- German meaning
- Glycosyltransferase ist ein Enzym, das die Übertragung von Glycosylresten von einem Donor auf einen Akzeptor katalysiert.
- English meaning
- Glycosyltransferase is an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of glycosyl residues from a donor to an acceptor.
- Synonym
- Glykosyltransferase
- German example
- Glycosyltransferasen spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Glykosylierung von Proteinen.
- English example
- Glycosyltransferases play an important role in the glycosylation of proteins.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Glycosyltransferase
- Plural Form
- die Glycosyltransferasen
Related words
- Glykosyl
Glycosyl
- Glycolipid
A "Glycolipid" is a lipid molecule to which one or more sugars (glycosyl residues) are attached. It is commonly found in cell membranes.
Example sentences with “glycosyl”
Glycosyl groups are important. (Glycosyl-Gruppen sind wichtig.)
Frequently asked questions
How is 'glycosyl' used in German chemistry?
It is used as a prefix 'Glycosyl-' in chemical nomenclature.