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methyltransferase

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Main Entry: meth·yl·trans·fer·ase
Pronunciation: -'tran(t)s-f&r-"As, -"Az
Function: noun
: any of several transferases thatpromote transfer of a methyl group from one compound to another
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methyltransferase meth·yl·trans·fer·ase (měth'əl-trāns'fə-rās', -rāz')
n.
Any of several enzymes that catalyze the transfer of methyl groups from one compound to another. Also called transmethylase.

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