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spermine and methylthioadenosine biosynthesis

Proteins (2)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Spermine synthaseSPMSY; EC 2.5.1.22; Spermidine aminopropyltransferaseSaccharomyces cerevisiae S288C
S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase proenzymeAdoMetDC; SAMDC; EC 4.1.1.50Saccharomyces cerevisiae S288C

Compounds (8)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
Carbon DioxideA colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals.
brocresineA histidine decarboxylase inhibitor.
5'-methylthioadenosinestructure
carbamylhydrazineRN given refers to parent cpd
SpermidineA polyamine formed from putrescine. It is found in almost all tissues in association with nucleic acids. It is found as a cation at all pH values, and is thought to help stabilize some membranes and nucleic acid structures. It is a precursor of spermine.
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)
SpermineA biogenic polyamine formed from spermidine. It is found in a wide variety of organisms and tissues and is an essential growth factor in some bacteria. It is found as a polycation at all pH values. Spermine is associated with nucleic acids, particularly in viruses, and is thought to stabilize the helical structure.