| Protein | Synonyms | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Methionine synthase | MS; EC 2.1.1.13; 5-methyltetrahydrofolate--homocysteine methyltransferase; Cobalamin-dependent methionine synthase; Vitamin-B12 dependent methionine synthase | Mus musculus (house mouse) |
| Betaine--homocysteine S-methyltransferase 1 | EC 2.1.1.5 | Mus musculus (house mouse) |
| S-methylmethionine--homocysteine S-methyltransferase BHMT2 | SMM-hcy methyltransferase; EC 2.1.1.10; Betaine--homocysteine S-methyltransferase 2 | Mus musculus (house mouse) |
| Compound | Description |
|---|---|
| betaine | A naturally occurring compound that has been of interest for its role in osmoregulation. As a drug, betaine hydrochloride has been used as a source of hydrochloric acid in the treatment of hypochlorhydria. Betaine has also been used in the treatment of liver disorders, for hyperkalemia, for homocystinuria, and for gastrointestinal disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1341) |