Definition

Describing a compound, especially a protein, that has a sugar molecule attached to it.

Example

The glycosylated protein plays a crucial role in cell signaling.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new research on glycosylated proteins?

No, I haven't! What’s so special about them?

They found that glycosylated proteins can affect how drugs work in our body.

That's really interesting! It could change how we think about treatments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glycosylated → It is formed from "glyco-" (from Greek "glykys", meaning sweet) and "-sylate" (from Latin "sylare", meaning to attach or join). The term refers to the process of attaching a sugar molecule to another molecule, often in biological contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sweet' ('glyco-') being 'attached' ('-sylate') to something else, which helps you remember that glycosylated means a sugar molecule is attached to another molecule.

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