deamidate

/diːˌæmɪˈdeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or reduce the amide group from a molecule

“The chemical process involved deamidation of the protein to alter its properties.”

2. verb

in biochemistry, to cause or undergo the loss of an amide group

“Deamidation of the enzyme resulted in a significant change in its activity.”

3. noun

the process or action of deamidating a substance

“The researcher studied the deamidation of the protein in various conditions.”

Synonyms

  • amide-lyse
  • deprotonate

Antonyms

  • amidation
  • amide-form