S-adenosyl homocysteine

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Overview

S-Adenosyl-L-homocysteine is an amino acid derivative used in several metabolic pathways in the organism Escherichia coli. It is an intermediate in the synthesis of cysteine.

S-(5'-deoxy-5'-adenosyl)-l-homocysteine is a compound formed by the demethylation of S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM).

External links

• BioCYC E.Coli K-12 Compund: S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine