Term Name:	cysteine-S-conjugate beta-lyase activity
Synonyms:	cystathionine beta-lyase activity, cysteine conjugate beta-lyase activity, cysteine-S-conjugate b-lyase activity, glutamine transaminase K/cysteine conjugate beta-lyase activity, L-cysteine-S-conjugate thiol-lyase (deaminating) activity, L-cysteine-S-conjugate thiol-lyase (deaminating; pyruvate-forming), S-alkylcysteine lyase activity
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: S-substituted L-cysteine + H2O = a thiol + NH4+ + pyruvate.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0047804]    QuickGO    AmiGO