Phenylethanolamine N-Methyltransferase

**Definition:** A methyltransferase that catalyzes the reaction of S-adenosyl-L-methionine and phenylethanolamine to yield S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine and N-methylphenylethanolamine. It can act on various phenylethanolamines and converts norepinephrine into epinephrine. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 2.1.1.28.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.913.555.500.700

**Synonyms:** - Noradrenalin N-Methyltransferase - Norepinephrine Methyltransferase - Norepinephrine N-Methyltransferase - Noradrenaline N-Methyltransferase - Phenethanolamine N-Methyltransferase