An enzyme of very broad specificity; many primary, secondary and tertiary amines can act as acceptors, including tryptamine, aniline, nicotine and a variety of drugs and other xenobiotics. Formerly EC 2.1.1.81.
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S-adenosyl-L-methionine + an amine = S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine + a methylated amine.