Description
Enzyme in vertebrates which catabolizes S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine.
Abbr
SAHase, Native (Rabbit)
Source
Rabbit erythrocytes
Form
buffered aqueous glycerol solution; Solution in 25 mM Tris, pH 7.4, containing 1 mM dithiothreitol, 1 mM EDTA, and 20% glycerol.
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.3.1.1
Activity
> 10 units/mg protein (Lowry)
Unit Definition
One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 nanomole of S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine to adenosine and L-homocysteine per min at pH 7.2 at 37°C.
Synonyms
Adenosylhomocysteinase; EC 3.3.1.1; S-adenosylhomocysteine synthase; S-adenosylhomocysteine hydrolase; adenosylhomocysteine hydrolase (ambiguous); S-adenosylhomocysteinase; SAHase; AdoHcyase; 9025-54-1