Demethylase
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /diːˈmɛθəleɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Demethylase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a methyl group from a compound.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a methyl group from a compound.
Word Forms
- demethylases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include demethyltransferase, deethylase, dimethylase, methylase, methyltransferase, monomethylase.
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