Molecular Function
protein methylation
Definitions related to protein methylation:
  • Post-translational enzymatic covalent addition of a methyl group(s) to a peptide or protein.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The addition of a methyl group to a protein amino acid. A methyl group is derived from methane by the removal of a hydrogen atom.
    Gene Ontology Dictionary
    Gene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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