Definition of "acylation" [acylation]

• The process of adding an acyl group to a compound. (noun)

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• "The ghrelin hormone is unique in that it requires acylation (the addition of a fatty acid) by a specific enzyme (ghrelin O-acyl transferase, or GOAT) for activation."
• "What is your opinion on the importance of acylation stimulation protein in fat storage?"
• "The chemical toolbox for monitoring protein fatty acylation and prenylation"