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L-methionine degradation II

Proteins (2)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Methionine gamma-lyaseAtMGL; EC 4.4.1.11; L-methioninaseArabidopsis thaliana (thale cress)
L-methionine gamma-lyaseMGL; EC 4.4.1.11; Homocysteine desulfhydrase; 4.4.1.2; L-methioninasePseudomonas putida

Compounds (7)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
Ammonium
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)
2-ketobutyrate
ethylmaleimideA sulfhydryl reagent that is widely used in experimental biochemical studies.
hydroxylamineA colorless inorganic compound (HONH2) used in organic synthesis and as a reducing agent, due to its ability to donate nitric oxide.
methylmercaptanintermediate in the manufacturing of jet fuels, pesticides, fungicides, plastics, synthesis of methionine; odor may cause nausea; narcotic in high concentrations; depresses urea biosynthesis; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure