Can you name the Common post-translational modifications of a protein?

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HintType of reactionMore hint
Addition of sugarsFor cell-cell recognition. Can be O-linked or N-linked
Kinases use ATP for...For protein signaling
Crucial in collagen biosynthesisVitamin C activates prolyl hydroxylase to prevent scurvy
Happens between two cysteinesFormation of inter/intra molecular covalent bonds
It's an N-terminus modificationAdds an amide group
Performed by Histone Acetyl TransferaseRelaxes histone-DNA interaction
Turns asparagine to aspartic acidRemoves an amide group
HintType of reactionMore hint
Common in histone's lysine tailsAlso important for bacterial chemotaxis
Cyclises the peptide chainMakes the peptide more permeable
Sends the protein to a degradation pathwayUses a very ubiquitous protein
Adds a protein called 'Small Ubiquitin-like Modifier'Sounds like a Japanese wrestler
Adds iodineCommon in thyroid hormones
Some proteins are activated by this type of cleavageHappens in insulin and other pro-proteins. The type of snipping performed by a protease
Sends the protein to the exterior leaflet of the cell membrane by binding to inositolIncludes myristoylation and geranylgeranylation. Forms on lipid rafts
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Common post-translational modifications Quiz

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Created by: Jonilase
Contributed: October 10th, 2009
Category: Science
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