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GO: Biological Process

S-adenosylmethionine cycle

Term ID
GO:0033353
Synonyms
  • activated methyl cycle
  • SAM cycle
Definition
A cyclic series of interconversions involving S-adenosylmethionine, S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine, L-cysteine, and L-methionine. Couples utilization of the methyl group of SAM with recycling of the homocysteinyl group and regeneration of methionine.
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY-5041
Ontology
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Phenotype
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