Biology:Methionine decarboxylase

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methionine decarboxylase
Identifiers
EC number4.1.1.57
CAS number37290-50-9
Databases
IntEnzIntEnz view
BRENDABRENDA entry
ExPASyNiceZyme view
KEGGKEGG entry
MetaCycmetabolic pathway
PRIAMprofile
PDB structuresRCSB PDB PDBe PDBsum
Gene OntologyAmiGO / QuickGO

The enzyme methionine decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.57) catalyzes the chemical reaction

L-methionine [math]\displaystyle{ \rightleftharpoons }[/math] 3-methylthiopropyl amine + CO2

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the carboxy-lyases, which cleave carbon-carbon bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-methionine carboxy-lyase (3-methylthiopropyl amine-forming). Other names in common use include L-methionine decarboxylase and L-methionine carboxy-lyase.

References

  • "Amino acid metabolism in microorganisms. Part IV. L-Methionine decarboxylase produced by Streptomyces strain". Agric. Biol. Chem. 32: 727–733. 1968. doi:10.1080/00021369.1968.10859127.