Protein Carbonylation

**Definition:** The appearance of carbonyl groups (such as aldehyde or ketone groups) in PROTEINS as the result of several oxidative modification reactions. It is a standard marker for OXIDATIVE STRESS. Carbonylated proteins tend to be more hydrophobic and resistant to proteolysis.

**Tree numbers:** - G02.111.660.871.790.600.350 - G02.111.691.600.350 - G03.673.690 - G03.734.871.790.600.350 - G05.308.670.600.350 - G07.775.750.750

**Synonyms:** - Carbonylation, Protein - Carbonylated Protein Formation - Protein Carbonyl Formation