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Methylation
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The covalent chemical or biochemical addition of a methyl group(s) to a compound. (NCI) [ ]
Term info
Label
Methylation
Synonyms
- Methylation
- methylation
ALT DEFINITION
A chemical reaction in which a small molecule called a methyl group is added to other molecules. Methylation of proteins or nucleic acids may affect how they act in the body.
Legacy Concept Name
Methylation
Maps To
Methylation
Preferred Name
Methylation
Semantic Type
Phenomenon or Process
UMLS CUI
C0025723
code
C16848