DNA methyltransferase
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| DNA methyltransferase | |
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| Term | DNA methyltransferase |
| Short definition | DNA methyltransferase - An enzyme (a protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body) that attaches methyl groups to DNA. A methyl group is a chemical group containing one carbon and three hydrogen atoms. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
DNA methyltransferase - An enzyme (a protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body) that attaches methyl groups to DNA. A methyl group is a chemical group containing one carbon and three hydrogen atoms. Also called DNA methylase
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on DNA methyltransferase
- Wikipedia's article - DNA methyltransferase
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