In biochemistry, transferase is the general name for the class of enzymes that enact the transfer of specific functional groups (e.g. a methyl or glycosyl group) from one molecule (called the donor) to another (called the acceptor). They are involved in hundreds of different biochemical pathways throughout biology, and are integral to some of life... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transferase
any one of a class of more than 450 enzymes that catalyze the transfer of various chemical groups (other than hydrogen) from one compound to ... [2 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/t/71
<enzyme> A suffix to the name of an enzyme indicating that it transfers a specific grouping from one molecule to another, for example acyl transferases transfer acyl groups. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(trans´fәr-ās) an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer, from one molecule to another, of a chemical group that does not exist in free state during the transfer. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
A suffix to the name of an enzyme indicating that it transfers a specific grouping from one molecule to another; eg. acyl transferases transfer acyl groups.
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