Adjective
posttranslational (not comparable)
(genetics, biochemistry) Of or pertaining to the period after a protein has been translated from mRNA.
Protein phosphorylation is one of the most common forms of reversible protein posttranslational modification (PTM), with up to 30% of all proteins being phosphorylated at any given time. Source: Internet
Chromatin regulation Histones undergo posttranslational modifications that alter their interaction with DNA and nuclear proteins. Source: Internet
Insulin undergoes extensive posttranslational modification along the production pathway. Source: Internet