Methionine decarboxylase

The enzyme methionine decarboxylase catalyzes the chemical reaction


 * L-methionine $$\rightleftharpoons$$ 3-methylthiopropyl amine + CO2

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the carboxy-lyases, which cleave carbon-carbon bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-methionine carboxy-lyase (3-methylthiopropyl amine-forming). Other names in common use include L-methionine decarboxylase and L-methionine carboxy-lyase.