Reaction: L-methionine = 3-methylthiopropanamine + CO2
Other name(s): L-methionine decarboxylase; L-methionine carboxy-lyase
Systematic name: L-methionine carboxy-lyase (3-methylthiopropanamine-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, CAS registry number: 37290-50-9
References:
1. Hagion, H. and Nakayama, K. Amino acid metabolism in microorganisms. Part IV. L-Methionine decarboxylase produced by Streptomyces strain. Agric. Biol. Chem. 32 (1968) 727-733.