S-adenosylhomocysteine metabolic process

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NameS-adenosylhomocysteine metabolic process
IDGO_0046498
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Biological process

Exact synonym

S-adenosylhomocysteine metabolism

Description

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.

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