Methioninase

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Also known as:  L-Methioninase;  Methionine Gamma-Lyase

 

Description

Methioninase is an endogenous Lyase Enzyme.

 

Biological Function of Methioninase

Amino Acids

 Methioninase catalyzes the (unavoidable) conversion of Methionine to Methanethiol and Ammonia.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Methioninase

Vitamins

 Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (the endogenous coenzyme form of Vitamin B6) is an essential cofactor for Methioninase.

 

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