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- noun organic chemistry, biochemistry The
transfer of amethyl group betweenmolecules , especially betweenbiological compounds such asamino acids or the components ofnucleic acids
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He has also studied intermediary metabolism, amino acids and peptides, transmethylation and metabolism of onecarbon compounds, transsulphuration, biotin and penicillin.
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In vivo studies on the homocysteine transmethylation fluxes
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism Current Issue 2009
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The expression profile of homocysteine remethylation, transmethylation, and transsulfuration-associated genes was determined.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism Current Issue 2009
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Hepatic fatty acid composition was analyzed by gas chromatography after transmethylation using C17: 0 as internal standard
PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles Maaike H. Oosterveer et al. 2009
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