Transferase

Transferases are enzymes that are involved in the transfer of chemical groups between molecules. These enzymes play an important role in biochemical processes such as the synthesis of proteins, nucleic acids, fats and carbohydrates.

Transferases typically contain an active site that binds to the substrate and catalyzes the group transfer reaction. For example, transferases can transfer phosphate groups, amino groups, carboxyl groups, and other groups between molecules.

In living cells, transferases play an important role in phosphorylation processes, which are necessary for the regulation of many biological processes, such as the cell cycle, growth and development. Also, transferases are involved in the synthesis of proteins, nucleic acids and other compounds.

Some examples of transferases include glycogen kinase, which is involved in the synthesis of glycogen from glucose, and transaminases, which transfer amino groups between amino acids.

The study of transferases is important for understanding many biological processes and developing new drugs.