Histone Methyltransferases (also known as Methyltransferases, Histone, Histone Methylase): Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of methyl groups to LYSINE or ARGININE residues of HISTONES, especially histone H3 and histone H4 proteins. They play a critical role in EPIGENETIC PROCESSES.

NIH MeSH · D000076983Chemicals and Drugs

Histone Methyltransferases

Also known asMethyltransferases, Histone · Histone Methylase · Methylase, Histone · Histone Methyltransferase · Methyltransferase, Histone · Histone-Arginine N-Methyltransferase · Histone Arginine N Methyltransferase · N-Methyltransferase, Histone-Arginine · Histone H3 Methyltransferase · H3 Methyltransferase, Histone · Methyltransferase, Histone H3

Definition

Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of methyl groups to LYSINE or ARGININE residues of HISTONES, especially histone H3 and histone H4 proteins. They play a critical role in EPIGENETIC PROCESSES.

MeSH classification

  • D08.811.913.555.500.800.200

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Common questions about Histone Methyltransferases

What does Histone Methyltransferases mean in medicine?
Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of methyl groups to LYSINE or ARGININE residues of HISTONES, especially histone H3 and histone H4 proteins. They play a critical role in EPIGENETIC PROCESSES. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Histone Methyltransferases known by any other names?
Yes. Histone Methyltransferases is also referred to as Methyltransferases, Histone, Histone Methylase, Methylase, Histone, Histone Methyltransferase in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Histone Methyltransferases sit in the medical classification?
Histone Methyltransferases falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D08.811.913.555.500.800.200). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000076983) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗