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GO: Molecular Function

amine N-methyltransferase activity

Term ID
GO:0030748
Synonyms
  • arylamine N-methyltransferase activity
  • nicotine N-methyltransferase activity
  • S-adenosyl-L-methionine:amine N-methyltransferase activity
  • tryptamine methyltransferase
  • tryptamine N-methyltransferase activity
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: S-adenosyl-L-methionine + an amine = S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine + a methylated amine. Acts on primary, secondary and tertiary amines. 2.1.1.49
References
  • EC:2.1.1.49
  • MetaCyc:AMINE-N-METHYLTRANSFERASE-RXN
  • RHEA:23136
  • RHEA:53924
  • RHEA:53928
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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