demethylase

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ methyl +‎ -ase.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˈmɛθəleɪz/

Noun

demethylase (plural demethylases)

  1. (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a methyl group from a compound
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