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5-Methyltetrahydrofolate-Homocysteine S-Methyltransferase  

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Definition

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of methionine by transfer of a methyl group from 5-methyltetrahydrofolate to homocysteine. It requires a cobamide coenzyme. The enzyme can act on mono- or triglutamate derivatives. EC 2.1.1.13.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 5-Methyltetrahydropteroyltri-L-glutamate:L-homocysteine S-methyltransferase
  • 9033-23-2 (CAS RN)
  • Methionine Synthase
  • Methionine Synthetase
  • Methyltetrahydrofolate Homocysteine Methyltransferase
  • Tetrahydropteroylglutamate Methyltransferase

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