S-adenosylmethionine cycle

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NameS-adenosylmethionine cycle
IDGO_0033353
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Biological process

Exact synonym

SAM cycle, activated methyl cycle

Description

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.

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