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5-Methyltetrahydrofolate-Homocysteine S-Methyltransferase

MESHD013766

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.

Synonyms

  • S-Methyltransferase, 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate-Homocysteine
  • Methionine Synthetase
  • Synthetase, Methionine
  • Methyltetrahydrofolate Homocysteine Methyltransferase
  • Homocysteine Methyltransferase, Methyltetrahydrofolate
  • Methyltransferase, Methyltetrahydrofolate Homocysteine
  • Tetrahydropteroylglutamate Methyltransferase
  • Methyltransferase, Tetrahydropteroylglutamate
  • Methionine Synthase
  • Synthase, Methionine
  • Vitamin B12-Dependent Methionine Synthase
  • Vitamin B12-Independent Methionine Synthase

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:26.627Z