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GO: Biological Process

L-methionine cycle

Term ID
GO:0033353
Synonyms
  • activated methyl cycle
  • S-adenosylmethionine cycle
  • SAM cycle
Definition
A cyclic series of interconversions involving S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine, L-homocysteine, L-methionine and S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM). Couples utilization of the methyl group of SAM with recycling of the homocysteinyl group and regeneration of L-methionine. (2)
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY-5041
  • MetyaCyc:PWY-6151
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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