DNA alkyltransferasemedical dictionary

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<cell biology> Involved in DNA repair by conversion of o(6)-alkylguanine and o(4)-alkylthymine to the normal bases; see also EC 2.1.1.63, o(6)-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase

Registry number: EC 2.5.1.-

Synonyms: alkylated DNA alkyltransferase

(26 Jun 1999)