"posttranslational modification" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: posttranslational modifications [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} posttranslational modification (plural posttranslational modifications)
  1. (biochemistry, genetics) Any of several types of modification made to a protein subsequent to the translation phase of its biosynthesis Wikipedia link: posttranslational modification Categories (topical): Biochemistry, Genetics

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