Methyltransferase
noun
Methyltransferase is an enzyme that transfers a methyl group from one compound to another, affecting biological functions.
The methyltransferase plays a key role in DNA methylation, which is important for gene expression.

Often appears as...
- catalytic activity
- enzyme function
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DNA methyltransferase, histone methyltransferase, S-adenosylmethionine
noun
Methyltransferase is an enzyme that transfers a methyl group from one compound to another, affecting biological functions.
The methyltransferase plays a key role in DNA methylation, which is important for gene expression.

Often appears as...
- catalytic activity
- enzyme function
Usage tips
Neutral
DNA methyltransferase, histone methyltransferase, S-adenosylmethionine
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Biochemical Role
Methyltransferases are key in biochemical processes
The methyltransferase modifies DNA.\nEnzymatic Involvement
Biochemical Role
Methyltransferases are key in biochemical processes
The methyltransferase modifies DNA.\nEnzymatic Involvement
Biochemical Role
Methyltransferases are key in biochemical processes
The methyltransferase modifies DNA.\nEnzymatic Involvement
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