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Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase

MESHD012437

An enzyme that catalyzes the decarboxylation of S-adenosyl-L-methionine to yield 5'-deoxy-(5'-),3-aminopropyl-(1), methylsulfonium salt. It is one of the enzymes responsible for the synthesis of spermidine from putrescine. EC 4.1.1.50.

Synonyms

  • Decarboxylase, Adenosylmethionine
  • S-Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase
  • Decarboxylase, S-Adenosylmethionine
  • S Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase

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