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... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Lyases > Carbon-Carbon Lyases > Carboxy-Lyases > Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase

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Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase  

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Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Decarboxylase, S-Adenosylmethionine
  • S Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase
  • S-Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase

Scope note

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the decarboxylation of S-adenosyl-L-methionine to yield 5'-deoxy-(5'-),3-aminopropyl-(1), methylsulfonium salt. It is one of the enzymes responsible for the synthesis of spermidine from putrescine. EC 4.1.1.50.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012437

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