TMT transfers CH3 from AdoMet to BME

Stable Identifier
R-HSA-175976
Type
Reaction [transition]
Species
Homo sapiens
Compartment
cytosol
Synonyms
2-mercaptoethanol can be S-methylated
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TMT transfers CH3 from AdoMet to BME
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2-mercaptoethanol is a typical substrate for Thiol S-methyltransferase.

Literature References
PubMed ID Title Journal Year
8093089 Sequential methylation of 2-mercaptoethanol to the dimethyl sulfonium ion, 2-(dimethylthio)ethanol, in vivo and in vitro

Carrithers, SL, Hoffman, JL

Biochem. Pharmacol. 1994
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Title
thiol S-methyltransferase activity of TMT [cytosol]
Physical Entity
TMT [cytosol]
Activity
thiol S-methyltransferase activity (0018708)
Reviewed
D'Eustachio, P  (2008-05-28)
Created
Jassal, B  (2006-02-27)