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pinitol biosynthesis I

Proteins (1)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Inositol 4-methyltransferaseEC 2.1.1.129Mesembryanthemum crystallinum (common iceplant)

Compounds (5)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
inositolAn isomer of glucose that has traditionally been considered to be a B vitamin although it has an uncertain status as a vitamin and a deficiency syndrome has not been identified in man. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1379) Inositol phospholipids are important in signal transduction.
ononitol
methylinositolfrom Ebenus haussknechtii; structure in first source
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)