Showing metabocard for Selenocystathionine (MMDBc0029826)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Status
Detected and Quantified
Creation Date
2021-11-17 23:43:18 UTC
Update Date
2022-12-15 22:51:48 UTC
MiMeDB ID
MMDBc0029826
Metabolite Identification
Common Name
Selenocystathionine
Description
Selenocystathionine is formed from selenohomocysteine by the enzyme cystathionine beta-synthase (EC 4.2.1.22), as a by-product of cystathionine synthesis. It is an intermediate in selenoamine acid metabolism.
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