asparginyl (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /æspəˈdʒaɪnɪl/
Definition
A functional group derived from the amino acid asparagine, characterized by the presence of a carboxamide group.
Examples
The asparginyl residue plays a crucial role in the catalytic activity of the enzyme.
The protein sequence revealed a high frequency of asparginyl and glutamyl residues.
How to Use asparginyl
- asparginyl residue (collocation)
- a specific instance of the asparginyl group in a protein — "The asparginyl residue is involved in the binding of calcium ions."
- asparginyl bond (collocation)
- a type of peptide bond formed between asparagine and another amino acid — "The enzyme catalyzed the formation of an asparginyl bond between the two amino acids."
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