PTHR43464

Methyltransferase superfamily, O-methyltransferase and carboxymethyltransferase activities
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PANTHER entry
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Member databasePANTHER
PANTHER typefamily
Short nameMethyltransf_superfamily
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Description

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The protein family is involved in the methylation process, a biochemical reaction that transfers a methyl group to a substrate. Members of this family function as O-methyltransferases and carboxymethyltransferases, catalyzing various methylation steps in different biosynthetic pathways. The ubiquinone biosynthesis O-methyltransferases catalyze the O-methylation steps in the ubiquinone biosynthetic pathway, essential for electron transport and energy production in the cell. The tRNA U34 carboxymethyltransferases modify tRNA by transferring a carboxymethyl group to 5-hydroxyuridine at position 34, which is crucial for tRNA stability and function during protein synthesis. Other members are involved in the methylation of malonyl-thioester to its methyl ester, contributing to fatty acid synthesis. The family also includes enzymes that methylate various other substrates, indicating a broad range of functions related to methylation in cellular processes.
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