Tyramine N-methyltransferase

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tyramine N-methyltransferase
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In

enzymology, a tyramine N-methyltransferase (EC 2.1.1.27) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

S-adenosyl-L-methionine + tyramine S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine + N-methyltyramine

Thus, the two

N-methyltyramine
.

This enzyme belongs to the family of

tyrosine metabolism
.

References

  • Mann JD, Mudd SH (1963). "Alkaloids and plant metabolism. IV. The tyramine methylpherase of barley roots". J. Biol. Chem. 238: 381–385.