Term Name: | S-adenosylmethionine cycle |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0033353] QuickGO AmiGO |