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One-Carbon Group Transferases

Medical Definition:	A subclass of transferases that transfer chemical groups containing a single carbon. These include the METHYLTRANSFERASES, the HYDROXYMETHYL AND FORMYL TRANSFERASES, the CARBOXYL AND CARBAMOYL TRANSFERASES, and the AMIDINOTRANSFERASES. EC 2.1.
CAS Number:	EC 2.1

One-Carbon Group Transferases Categories.

	Amidinotransferases - Enzymes of a subclass of TRANSFERASES that catalyze the transfer of an amidino group from donor to acceptor. EC 2.1.4.
	Carboxyl and Carbamoyl Transferases - A group of enzymes that catalyze the transfer of carboxyl- or carbamoyl- groups. EC 2.1.3.
	Hydroxymethyl and Formyl Transferases - Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of hydroxymethyl or formyl groups. EC 2.1.2.
	Methyltransferases - A subclass of enzymes of the transferase class that catalyze the transfer of a methyl group from one compound to another. (Dorland, 28th ed) EC 2.1.1.

One-Carbon Group Transferases Medical Definitions and Terms

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