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dimethyl sulfide biosynthesis from methionine

Proteins (2)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
L-methionine gamma-lyaseMGL; EC 4.4.1.11Pseudomonas deceptionensis
Methanethiol S-methyltransferaseEC 2.1.1.334Pseudomonas deceptionensis

Compounds (7)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
dimethyl sulfidestructure
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
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)
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