Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hyperphosphorylated

Adjective

/ˌhaɪpərˌfɒs.fər.ˈɪʧ.uːˌleɪ.tɪd/

Definition

A term used to describe a molecule that has undergone excessive phosphorylation, involving the addition of phosphate groups, usually to proteins or lipids.

Examples

The protein was found to be hyperphosphorylated in cancerous cells.
Hyperphosphorylated tau protein is a key marker in Alzheimer’s disease.

Meaning

Hyperphosphorylation typically alters the function or activity of the modified molecule and is often associated with various biological processes or diseases.