Amidated

/ˈæmɪdeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having been converted into an amide or treated with amide-forming reagents; possessing amide functional groups.

Etymology

Past participle of 'amidate,' using the '-ed' suffix to indicate completed action or state.

Kelly Says

When a protein is 'amidated,' it means its structure has been chemically modified with amide groups, which can change how the protein works in the body—a small chemical change with big biological consequences.

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