Transferases

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028517",
  "term": "Transferases",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Enzymes which transfer a group from one compound to another compound.\n\n2. Transferases are enzymes transferring a group, for example, the methyl group or a glycosyl group, from one compound (generally regarded as donor) to another compound (generally regarded as acceptor). The classification is based on the scheme \"donor: acceptor group transferase\". (EC 2 class)\n\n3. Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of functional groups between donor and acceptor molecules.",
  "references": [
    "NIH Genetics Home Reference Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/transferases/"
}