N-terminal
In a polypeptide sequence, that unique residue which is connected to the linear sequence by its carboxy group, leaving it with a free amino group. In practice, the amino group of an N-terminal residue may be modified, e.g. by acylation by an acetyl or fatty acyl group. (see also C-terminal)
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