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5-(carboxymethoxy)uridine biosynthesis

Proteins (2)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Carboxy-S-adenosyl-L-methionine synthaseCx-SAM synthase; EC 2.1.3.-Escherichia coli K-12
tRNA U34 carboxymethyltransferaseEC 2.5.1.-Escherichia coli K-12

Compounds (6)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
4-(((5-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-3,4-dihydroxytetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl)(carboxylatomethyl)sulfonio)-2-ammoniobutanoateinvolved in tRNA modification; structure in first source
3-phenylpyruvate
prephenate
s-adenosylmethioninePhysiologic methyl radical donor involved in enzymatic transmethylation reactions and present in all living organisms. It possesses anti-inflammatory activity and has been used in treatment of chronic liver disease. (From Merck, 11th ed)