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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Transferases > Alkyl and Aryl Transferases > Spermine Synthase

Preferred term

Spermine Synthase  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Aminopropyltransferase, Spermidine
  • Spermidine Aminopropyltransferase
  • Spermine Synthetase
  • Synthetase, Spermine

Note

  • do not confuse with SPERMIDINE SYNTHASE

Scope note

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of the propylamine moiety from 5'-deoxy-5'-S-(3-methylthiopropylamine)sulfonium adenosine to spermidine in the biosynthesis of spermine. It has an acidic isoelectric point at pH 5.0. EC 2.5.1.22.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under TRANSFERASES 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D013097

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