#introduction

• To aminate — To introduce an amino group or an aminose derivative into the molecular structure of an organic compound; to carry out an amination or a glycosylation with amino sugars upon a chemical substrate. This structural process modifies the hydrophilic properties and biochemical reactivity of the target macromolecule, being utilized in fine laboratory synthesis.
• Astilbe davidii — The scientific name of David's astilbe (taxonomically considered a synonym or a tall variety within the Astilbe chinensis complex, e.g., Astilbe chinensis var. davidii), a perennial herbaceous plant in the Saxifragaceae family, native to northern and central China; it is characterized by a vigorous and tall habit (often reaching 1.5 to 2 meters), long flowering stems covered with brown hairs, and large, branched panicles with bright pink-purple flowers.
• Upbeat — A secondary and less frequent orthographic variant of the term 'auftakt'. This neologism of German origin is used in music theory to designate an unaccented note or group of notes preceding the first complete bar of a piece; an anacrusis. In performing arts and project management, it is used metaphorically to describe an introductory event.