Enzyme Mechanisms

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verb to introduce an acyl group into a compound

  • The process of acylating involves the addition of an acyl group to a compound.
  • I heard that they are acylating the new drug to make it more effective.
  • I have no idea what acylating even means, sounds like some science stuff.
  • In a way, acylating can be compared to adding the secret ingredient to a recipe to make it perfect.