What does "transmethylation" mean?

The transfer of a methyl group between molecules, especially between biological compounds such as amino acids or the components of nucleic acids.

Transmethylation

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Noun

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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."

"It was realized that direct proof of the transfer of the methyl group (transmethylation) was highly desirable."

From trans- + methylation.

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