noun
- The plural of glycosylation; the process or result of attaching carbohydrate groups to proteins or lipids in cells.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Protein glycosylations play a crucial role in cell recognition and immune function.
- The different glycosylations on antibodies affect their ability to bind to target cells.
- Scientists study glycosylations to understand how diseases like cancer alter protein structure.
- Post-translational glycosylations modify proteins after they are synthesized by ribosomes.
- Abnormal glycosylations can indicate metabolic disorders or certain genetic conditions.