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cystathionase (medicine)


cystathionase -->
cystathionine gamma-lyase
<enzyme> A multifunctional pyridoxal phosphate enzyme. In the final step in the biosynthesis of cysteine it catalyses the cleavage of cystathionine to yield cysteine, ammonia, and 2-ketobutyrate.

Chemical name: L-Cystathionine cysteine-lyase (deaminating)

Registry number: EC 4.4.1.1