cystathionine gamma-lyase activity [GO_0004123]

Catalysis of the reaction: L-cystathionine + H2O = 2-oxobutanoate + L-cysteine + NH4+.

cystathionine gamma-lyase activity

ID: GO_0004123

Class

Catalysis of the reaction: L-cystathionine + H2O = 2-oxobutanoate + L-cysteine + NH4+.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
homoserine deaminase activity related synonym 4.4.1.1
homoserine deaminase-cystathionase activity related synonym 4.4.1.1
L-cystathionine cysteine-lyase (deaminating; 2-oxobutanoate-forming) related synonym 4.4.1.1
homoserine dehydratase activity related synonym 4.4.1.1
gamma-cystathionase activity broad synonym 4.4.1.1
L-cystathionine cysteine-lyase (deaminating) broad synonym 4.4.1.1

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