glycosyltransferase

noun

gly·​co·​syl·​trans·​fer·​ase -ˈtran(t)s-(ˌ)fər-ˌās, -āz How to pronounce glycosyltransferase (audio)
: any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the transfer of glycosyl groups in biochemical reactions

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“Glycosyltransferase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/glycosyltransferase. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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