S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM), also known under the commercial names of SAMe, SAM-e, or AdoMet, is a common cosubstrate involved in methyl group transfers, transsulfuration, and aminopropylation. Although these anabolic reactions occur throughout the body, most SAM is produced and consumed in the liver. More than 40 methyl transfers from SAM are known, to various substrates such as nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and secondary metabolites. It is made from adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and methionine by methionine adenosyltransferase. SAM was first discovered by Giulio Cantoni in 1952.
In bacteria, SAM is bound by the SAM riboswitch, which regulates genes involved in methionine or cysteine biosynthesis. In eukaryotic cells, SAM serves as a regulator of a variety of processes including DNA, tRNA, and rRNA methylation; immune response; amino acid metabolism; transsulfuration; and more. In plants, SAM is crucial to the biosynthesis of ethylene, an important plant hormone and signaling molecule.
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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coenzyme
A low-molecular-weight, non-protein organic compound participating in enzymatic reactions as dissociable acceptor or donor of chemical groups or electrons.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
Any fungal metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae ).
micronutrient
Any nutrient required in small quantities by organisms throughout their life in order to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
human metabolite
Any mammalian metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in humans (Homo sapiens).
Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite
Any bacterial metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in Mycoplasma genitalium.
cofactor
An organic molecule or ion (usually a metal ion) that is required by an enzyme for its activity. It may be attached either loosely (coenzyme) or tightly (prosthetic group).
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A product in capsule, tablet or liquid form that provide essential nutrients, such as a vitamin, an essential mineral, a protein, an herb, or similar nutritional substance.
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[(3S)-3-amino-3-carboxypropyl](5'-deoxyadenosin-5'-yl)(methyl)sulfonium
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(3S)-5'-[(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)methylsulfonio]-5'-deoxyadenosine, inner salt
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[1- (adenin- 9- yl)- 1,5- dideoxy- β- D- ribofuranos- 5- yl][(3S)- 3- amino- 3- carboxypropyl](methyl)sulfonium
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IUPAC
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Acylcarnitine
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KEGG COMPOUND
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AdoMet
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JCBN
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S-(5'-deoxyadenosin-5'-yl)-L-methionine
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JCBN
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S-Adenosyl-L-methionine
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KEGG COMPOUND
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S-adenosyl-L-methionine
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ChEBI
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S-Adenosylmethionine
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KEGG COMPOUND
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S-adenosylmethionine
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ChEBI
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SAM
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JCBN
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SAMe
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ChemIDplus
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29908-03-0
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CAS Registry Number
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KEGG COMPOUND
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29908-03-0
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CAS Registry Number
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3576439
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Beilstein Registry Number
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Beilstein
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3919754
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Reaxys Registry Number
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Reaxys
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