Asetylointi Acetylering Introduction of an acetyl group into an organic compound by substitution of a hydrogen atom.

the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound; "the acetylation of cyclooxygenase-2 by aspirin"

Attachment of an acetyl group to a compound, such as DNA.

The addition of an acetyl group.

The introduction of an acetyl group into a molecule; often used by the body to help eliminate substances by the liver.

Acetylation (or in IUPAC nomenclature ethanoylation) describes a reaction that introduces an acetyl functional group into an organic compound. Deacetylation is the removal of the acetyl group.