👉 Hexactinian is a term used in the field of biochemistry, specifically related to the synthesis and characterization of proteins. It refers to a type of protein that has been modified by a process known as "hexaacetylation," where it is added onto an amino acid residue in a protein. This modification allows for the creation of new or modified proteins with unique properties. Hexactinian proteins are often used in drug discovery and biotechnology, particularly in the development of new therapeutic agents