transmethylation
nounEtymology From trans- + methylation.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The transfer of a methyl group between molecules, especially between biological compounds such as amino acids or the components of nucleic acids.
- It was realized that direct proof of the transfer of the methyl group (transmethylation) was highly desirable.1940 July 23, V Du Vigneaud, “The transfer of the methyl group from methionine to choline and creatine”, in The Journal of Biological Chemistry, page 787:
- Related terms
- transmethylase, transmethylate