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Abstract
An enzyme that catalyzes the decarboxylation of S-adenosyl-L-methionine to yield 5'-deoxy-(5'-),3-aminopropyl-(1), methylsulfonium salt. It is one of the enzymes responsible for the synthesis of spermidine from putrescine. EC 4.1.1.50.
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- S-Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase
- Decarboxylase, Adenosylmethionine
- Decarboxylase, S-Adenosylmethionine
- S Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase
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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.
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- Carboxy-Lyases (1970-1974)
- S-Adenosylmethionine (1972-1974)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012437. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012437
- Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenosylmethionine_decarboxylase
- Adenosylmethionine Decarboxylase. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3605249