autophosphorylation

noun

au·​to·​phos·​phor·​y·​la·​tion ˌȯ-tō-ˌfäs-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce autophosphorylation (audio)
: phosphorylation of an organic compound (such as an enzyme) by its own residues
Accordingly, if the autophosphorylation of receptor tyrosine kinases is suppressed pharmacologically, the assembly of the downstream signaling complexes may be halted, providing a chance to slow the progression of certain cancers.John D. Scott and Tony Pawson, Science
autophosphorylate transitive verb
autophosphorylated; autophosphorylating
The intracellular β-subunit regions, like that of the EGF [epidermal growth factor] receptor, possess tyrosine kinase activity and a tyrosine residue that is autophosphorylated in response to insulin binding. Keith Wilson, in Principles and Techniques of Practical Biochemistry, 5th edition

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“Autophosphorylation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/autophosphorylation. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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