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A−X+B→A+B−Xcap A minus cap X plus cap B right arrow cap A plus cap B minus cap X is the donor, is the functional group, and is the acceptor. Primary Subclasses

: Transfer acyl groups, vital for fatty acid metabolism and the synthesis of structured lipids. Biological Roles transferase

Transferases are found throughout the cell, with high concentrations in the cytosol, mitochondria, and Golgi bodies. Molecule of the Month: Glutathione Transferases - PDB-101 A−X+B→A+B−Xcap A minus cap X plus cap B

: Transfer sugar moieties to form glycosidic bonds, which are essential for synthesizing blood group antigens and modifying drug stability. Molecule of the Month: Glutathione Transferases - PDB-101

) between an amino acid and a keto acid, playing a key role in amino acid metabolism. : Transfer methyl groups ( −CH3negative cap C cap H sub 3

Transferases are officially classified under the Enzyme Commission (EC) system as . They follow a general reaction formula: