methylate
Attach CH3 group
Methylate means to introduce a methyl group into a chemical compound.
In biochemistry, DNA methylation regulates gene expression by adding methyl groups to specific bases: Methylated genes are typically silenced.
In chemistry, to methylate alcohol is to add methanol, making it undrinkable—methylated spirits are denatured this way.
biochemical
Methyl group donor cosubstrate
- cytosinePyrimidine nucleobase in genetics
- adeninePurine nucleobase in DNA
- epigeneticsHeritable expression changes, sequence intact
- homocysteineMethionine breakdown product
chemical
Adding hydrocarbon groups chemically
- esterificationForming esters chemically
- electrophileElectron-pair acceptor species
- analytical chemistryStudy of matter's composition
- methoxideConjugate base of methanol
carcinogenic
Inducing stable genetic changes
- carcinogenCancer-promoting agent
- nitrosamineNitroso-bonded amine compound
industrial
Alter fundamental structure
- denatured alcoholEthanol rendered unfit for consumption
- fuel additiveSubstance improving engine performance
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
- cleaning agentSubstance that removes dirt
antifreeze · preservative · wood alcohol · excise tax · meths
S-adenosylmethionine
Methyl group donor cosubstrate
- cytosinePyrimidine nucleobase in genetics
- adeninePurine nucleobase in DNA
- epigeneticsHeritable expression changes, sequence intact
alkylation
Adding hydrocarbon groups chemically
- esterificationForming esters chemically
- electrophileElectron-pair acceptor species
- analytical chemistryStudy of matter's composition
mutagenesis
Inducing stable genetic changes
- carcinogenCancer-promoting agent
- nitrosamineNitroso-bonded amine compound
denature
Alter fundamental structure
- denatured alcoholEthanol rendered unfit for consumption
- fuel additiveSubstance improving engine performance
- solventDissolving liquid or financially stable
cleaning agent · antifreeze · preservative · wood alcohol · excise tax · meths