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Selenocysteine synthesis

Proteins (6)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Serine--tRNA ligase, cytoplasmicEC 6.1.1.11; Seryl-tRNA synthetase; SerRS; Seryl-tRNA(Ser/Sec) synthetaseHomo sapiens (human)
O-phosphoseryl-tRNA(Sec) selenium transferaseEC 2.9.1.2; Liver-pancreas antigen; LP; SLA-p35; SLA/LP autoantigen; Selenocysteine synthase; Sec synthase; Selenocysteinyl-tRNA(Sec) synthase; Sep-tRNA:Sec-tRNA synthase; SepSecS; Soluble liver antigen; SLA; UGA suppressor tRNA-associated protein; tRNA(SHomo sapiens (human)
Selenide, water dikinase 2EC 2.7.9.3; Selenium donor protein 2; Selenophosphate synthase 2Homo sapiens (human)
Selenocysteine-specific elongation factorElongation factor sec; Eukaryotic elongation factor, selenocysteine-tRNA-specificHomo sapiens (human)
L-seryl-tRNA(Sec) kinaseEC 2.7.1.164; O-phosphoseryl-tRNA(Sec) kinaseHomo sapiens (human)
Selenocysteine insertion sequence-binding protein 2SECIS-binding protein 2Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (11)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
Orthophosphate
selenocysteineA naturally occurring amino acid in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. It is found in tRNAs and in the catalytic site of some enzymes. The genes for glutathione peroxidase and formate dehydrogenase contain the TGA codon, which codes for this amino acid.
adenosine diphosphateAdenosine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate). An adenine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety at the 5'-position.
MagnesiumA metallic element that has the atomic symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and atomic weight 24.31. It is important for the activity of many enzymes, especially those involved in OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION.
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)
Guanosine MonophosphateA guanine nucleotide containing one phosphate group esterified to the sugar moiety and found widely in nature.
Guanosine DiphosphateA guanine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety.
adenosine monophosphateAdenine nucleotide containing one phosphate group esterified to the sugar moiety in the 2'-, 3'-, or 5'-position.
hydrogen selenideRN given refers to parent cpd
adenosine triphosphateAn adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter.