Term Name: | S-adenosylhomocysteine metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | S-adenosylhomocysteine metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving S-adenosylhomocysteine; the L-enantiomer is formed from S-adenosylmethionine and is a strong inhibitor of S-adenosylmethionine-mediated methylation reactions. It can be cleaved to form adenosine and homocysteine. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046498] QuickGO AmiGO |