noun
- an enzyme that catalyzes the addition of methyl groups to DNA, RNA, or proteins
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- DNA methylase plays a crucial role in gene regulation.
- The methylase enzyme modifies cytosine bases in the DNA sequence.
- Researchers studied the activity of methylase in cancer cells.
- Methylase deficiency can lead to abnormal gene expression patterns.
- The laboratory isolated a new methylase from bacterial cells.
- Methylase inhibitors are being developed as potential cancer treatments.