site-specific DNA-methyltransferase (adenine-specific) activity

Term ID

GO:0009007

Synonyms

• DNA adenine methylase
• EcoRI methylase
• modification methylase activity
• N-6 adenine-specific DNA methylase activity
• restriction-modification system activity

Definition

Catalysis of the reaction: S-adenosyl-L-methionine + DNA adenine = S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine + DNA 6-methylaminopurine. 2.1.1.72

References

• EC:2.1.1.72
• MetaCyc:2.1.1.72-RXN
• RHEA:15197

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO