Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Phosphorylation

Phosphorylation is a type of post-translational modification in which one of the phosphate groups found in molecules like ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is added to the amino acid side chain of a protein or other molecule. By this process, proteins can be activated or deactivated, thus controlling their activity and f…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 106× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Phosphorylation is a type of post-translational modification in which one of the phosphate groups found in molecules like ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is added to the amino acid side chain of a protein or other molecule. By this process, proteins can be activated or deactivated, thus controlling their activity and function. Phosphorylation is a highly important reaction in cell biology, as it is involved in many key cellular processes such as metabolic pathways, signal transduction, gene expression and protein-protein interactions. Due to its widespread use, phosphorylation has become a popular therapeutic target for many diseases including cancer and diabetes. As a result, scientists are exploring ways to modulate or manipulate the phosphorylation process to develop therapies for a range of medical conditions.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 106 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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