acetyltransferase

[US]/[ˌæsɪtɪl trænsˈfɪərəs]/
[UK]/[ˌæsɪtɪl trænsˈfɪərəs]/
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Translation

n.An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an acetyl group from one molecule to another.; A bacterial enzyme that confers resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics by acetylating penicillin-binding proteins.

Phrases & Collocations

acetyltransferase activity

detect acetyltransferases

acetyltransferase gene

express acetyltransferases

acetyltransferase enzymes

inhibiting acetyltransferases

acetyltransferase assay

acetyltransferase levels

acetyltransferases present

screen for acetyltransferases

Example Sentences

researchers are investigating the role of acetyltransferase in cancer cell metabolism.

the acetyltransferase enzyme catalyzes the transfer of acetyl groups to proteins.

inhibiting acetyltransferase activity could be a potential therapeutic strategy.

the study focused on the specific acetyltransferase isoforms present in the tissue.

high levels of acetyltransferase were observed in the tumor samples.

the acetyltransferase assay measured enzyme activity in vitro.

genetic mutations can affect the function of acetyltransferase.

the researchers used a selective acetyltransferase inhibitor in their experiments.

understanding acetyltransferase regulation is crucial for drug development.

the acetyltransferase protein interacts with other signaling pathway components.

this acetyltransferase is essential for bacterial cell wall synthesis.

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