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Methyltransferase

Synonym(s)

  • transmethylase

Definition(s)

A class of enzymes that transfers a functional methyl group from one chemical compound to another.

Definition from: NCI Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. at the National Library of Medicine

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: February 18, 2013