"glycotransferase" meaning in English

See glycotransferase in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: glycotransferases [plural]
Etymology: From glyco- + transferase. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|glyco|transferase}} glyco- + transferase Head templates: {{en-noun}} glycotransferase (plural glycotransferases)
  1. (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a sugar moiety Categories (topical): Enzymes

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