CEFR C1

aspartyl

noun

Meaning

A residue of aspartic acid, especially one that has been incorporated into a peptide chain. Aspartyl residues play important roles in the catalytic activity of enzymes and the binding of substrates.

Examples

The aspartyl residue in the active site of the enzyme is essential for its catalytic activity.
Aspartyl groups are often involved in the binding of metal ions in biological systems.

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aspartyl (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /æˈspɑːrtɪl/

Definition

A residue of aspartic acid, especially one that has been incorporated into a peptide chain. Aspartyl residues play important roles in the catalytic activity of enzymes and the binding of substrates.

Examples

The aspartyl residue in the active site of the enzyme is essential for its catalytic activity.
Aspartyl groups are often involved in the binding of metal ions in biological systems.

How to Use aspartyl

aspartyl residue (noun phrase): a residue of aspartic acid — "The aspartyl residue in the active site of the enzyme is essential for its catalytic activity."
aspartyl group (noun phrase): a functional group containing an aspartyl residue — "The aspartyl group is a key component in the structure of many enzymes."

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