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cysteine biosynthesis/homocysteine degradation (trans-sulfuration)

Proteins (1)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Cystathionine beta-synthaseEC 4.2.1.22; Beta-thionase; Serine sulfhydraseHomo sapiens (human)

Compounds (6)

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
CysteineA thiol-containing non-essential amino acid that is oxidized to form CYSTINE.
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)