HealthAugust 4, 2026

glycosylation

GLY-kuh-suh-LAY-shun

Definition

A chemical process in which a sugar molecule is attached to another molecule, such as a protein or lipid, to modify its function or structure.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'glykys' meaning 'sweet' and the suffix '-ation' representing a process. It emerged in biochemical terminology in the late 19th century to describe the enzymatic addition of sugars to biological molecules.

In the news

The article mentions that JSKN016 uses site-specific glycosylation to create a stable antibody-drug conjugate. This process is essential for ensuring the drug's structural consistency.

Pathos AI Enters Global Licensing Agreement with Alphamab Oncology on JSKN016, a First-in-Class TROP2/HER3 Bispecific ADC

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