Reaction Details
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ATP + L-methionine + H2O → S-adenosyl-L-methionine + phosphate + diphosphate
Enzymes:
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:S-ADENMETSYN-RXN
References:
  • CANTONI GL, DURELL J (1957). "Activation of methionine for transmethylation. II. The methionine-activating enzyme; studies on the mechanism of the reaction." J Biol Chem 225(2);1033-48. PMID: 13416303
  • CATONI GL (1953). "S-Adenosylmethionine; a new intermediate formed enzymatically from L-methionine and adenosinetriphosphate." J Biol Chem 204(1);403-16. PMID: 13084611
  • MUDD SH, CANTONI GL (1958). "Activation of methionine for transmethylation. III. The methionine-activating enzyme of Bakers' yeast." J Biol Chem 231(1);481-92. PMID: 13538985