S-methylmethionine cycle

Term ID

GO:0033528

Synonyms

Definition

A cyclic series of interconversions involving S-methyl-L-methionine, S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine, S-adenosyl-L-methionine, L-homocysteine, and L-methionine. Converts the methionine group of adenosylmethionine back to free methionine, and may serve regulate the cellular adenosylmethionine level.

References

• MetaCyc:PWY-5441

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO