Glycosylation

Word GLYCOSYLATION
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Definitions and meanings of "Glycosylation"

What do we mean by glycosylation?

The addition of saccharides to proteins or lipids to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid. noun

(biochemistry) The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid. noun

The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.

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The word "glycosylation" in example sentences

Sugar triggers a process called glycosylation, which causes collagen to cross-link, with the result that the skin becomes stiff, inflexible, and discolored. ❋ David Colbert (2010)

Simply, glycosylation occurs when sugar molecules glucose floating around in our blood attach to protein molecules, diminishingtheir effectiveness and causing inflammation. ❋ MEHMET C. OZ (2007)

In addition, their scientists found the second and third cases in the world of a condition known as congenital disorder of glycosylation type 2B, which causes a range of severe malformations and cognitive problems. ❋ Robin McKie (2010)

Nonenzymatic glycosylation of milk proteins occurs during heat treatment (Maillard reaction), leading to significant changes in the 3-dimensional structure of these proteins. ❋ Steve Carper (2008)

Advanced glycosylation end products and nutrition—a possible relation with diabetic atherosclerosis and how to prevent it. ❋ M.D. Mark Hyman (2009)

The authors of the second paper admit that “other variables … influence the binding avidity (preference), such as type of SA (sialic acid of the receptor site) and glycosylation and sialylation of the hemagglutinin close to the receptor binding site. ” These factors all vary obviously and there are other variables in the equation as well including the status of specific areas of the immune system. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Figure F.1 The Great Goop Like pollution or acid rain, glycosylation junks up the beautiful parts of the city. ❋ MEHMET C. OZ (2007)

When glycosylation occurs in the tinyblood vessels in the back of the eye, they become fragile and leaky, and bleeding can occur in a condition called diabeticretinopathy, a leading cause of blindness. ❋ MEHMET C. OZ (2007)

But glycosylation weakens that junction between cells and makes them leaky and vulnerable to tears. ❋ MEHMET C. OZ (2007)

While it sounds like something you order up at Jiffy Lube for $39.95, glycosylation is one of the best examples of a biochemicalprocess that has dramatic physical effects. ❋ MEHMET C. OZ (2007)

In your lungs: The glycosylation of collagen results in abnormal recoil of the elastic tissue, so you have trouble getting the air out aswell as in. ❋ MEHMET C. OZ (2007)

MG is a highly toxic glycating agent and a major source of protein advanced-glycosylation end-products AGEs. ❋ Unknown (2007)

In the skin: With the glycosylation of collagen, the collagen in your skin becomes less elastic and sliffer than a happy-hour martini. ❋ MEHMET C. OZ (2007)

Depending on where glycosylation occurs, it can have a variety of effects on your body. ❋ MEHMET C. OZ (2007)

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