Acetylate
Acetylate (pronounced as /əˈsɛtɪleɪt/) is a term used in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to describe the process of introducing an acetyl group into a molecule. The term is derived from the word 'acetyl', which is of French origin, and the suffix '-ate', which is used in chemistry to denote a salt or ester of an acid.
Etymology
The term 'acetylate' is derived from the French word 'acétyle', which was coined by French chemist Auguste Laurent in 1834. The word 'acétyle' is a combination of the Latin word 'acetum', which means 'vinegar', and the Greek suffix '-yl', which is used in chemistry to denote a radical. The suffix '-ate' is used in chemistry to denote a salt or ester of an acid.
Process
Acetylation is a chemical reaction that introduces an acetyl functional group into a chemical compound. The process involves the substitution of an active hydrogen atom in an organic molecule with an acetyl group. This reaction is often catalyzed by enzymes known as acetyltransferases.
Related Terms
- Acetyl group: An acetyl group is a functional group derived from acetic acid with the chemical formula -C(O)CH3.
- Acetyltransferases: Acetyltransferases are enzymes that catalyze the transfer of acetyl groups from one molecule to another.
- Deacetylation: Deacetylation is the removal of an acetyl group from a molecule, often catalyzed by enzymes known as deacetylases.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acetylate
- Wikipedia's article - Acetylate
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