Precorrin-3B C17-methyltransferase

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precorrin-3B C17-methyltransferase
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In

enzymology, precorrin-3B C17-methyltransferase (EC 2.1.1.131) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

S-adenosyl-L-methionine + precorrin-3B S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine + precorrin-4

The two

S-adenosylhomocysteine and precorrin 4
.

This enzyme belongs to the family of

core of the vitamin is formed.

See also

References

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    PMID 8226690
    .