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dimethylsulfoniopropanoate biosynthesis I (Wollastonia)

Proteins (1)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Methionine S-methyltransferaseEC 2.1.1.12; AdoMet:Met S-methyltransferaseWollastonia biflora

Compounds (11)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
NADH
Carbon DioxideA colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals.
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)
nadA coenzyme composed of ribosylnicotinamide 5'-diphosphate coupled to adenosine 5'-phosphate by pyrophosphate linkage. It is found widely in nature and is involved in numerous enzymatic reactions in which it serves as an electron carrier by being alternately oxidized (NAD+) and reduced (NADH). (Dorland, 27th ed)
3-dimethylsulfoniopropionaldehydestructure given in first source
dimethylpropiothetinhas antineoplastic activity; RN given refers to hydroxide inner salt
2-keto-4-methylvalerate
propionaldehydemay cause respiratory irritation; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure
Vitamin UA vitamin found in green vegetables. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers, colitis, and gastritis and has an effect on secretory, acid-forming, and enzymatic functions of the intestinal tract.
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)