noun
- enzymes that catalyze the addition of methyl groups to DNA, RNA, or proteins
Usage: biochemistry; molecular biology
Examples
- DNA methylases play a crucial role in gene regulation.
- The researchers studied how methylases affect protein function.
- Certain methylases are involved in epigenetic modifications.
- The enzyme’s methylase activity was measured in the laboratory.
- Methylases transfer methyl groups from donor molecules to target substrates.
- Scientists are investigating methylases as potential drug targets.