Definitions

1. noun

An enzyme that transfers a methyl group to a molecule, often involved in the synthesis of nucleic acids or the modification of proteins.

“The methylation process, catalyzed by a methylase enzyme, plays a crucial role in gene regulation and epigenetic inheritance.”

2. noun

A type of DNA methyltransferase enzyme that adds a methyl group to DNA, often involved in gene silencing or other epigenetic modifications.

“Research on DNA methylases has shed light on the mechanisms behind cancer development and the potential for therapeutic interventions.”