ADP

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n.
A nucleotide, C10H15N5O10P2, composed of adenosine and two linked phosphate groups, that is converted to ATP for the storage of energy.

[A(DENOSINE) D(I)P(HOSPHATE).]


1. adenosine diphosphate.
2. automatic data processing.

  • ADP-ribosylation — the attachment of ADP-ribose to elongation factor 2 that blocks the translocation of the nascent polypeptide. The mode of action of diphtheria toxin.
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