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methyltransferase

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methyltransferase /meth·yl·trans·fer·ase/ (-trans´fer-ās) any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the transfer of a methyl group from one compound to another.
meth·yl·trans·fer·ase (mthl-trnsf-rs, -rz)
n.
Any of several enzymes that catalyze the transfer of methyl groups from one compound to another. Also called transmethylase.

methyltransferase [meth″il-trans´fer-ās]
any enzyme that catalyzes transmethylation.

methyltransferase
any enzyme that catalyzes transmethylation.


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