| indolepyruvate C-methyltransferase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.1.1.47 |
| Cas Number: | 54576-88-4 |
| Go Code: | 0030747 |
In enzymology, an indolepyruvate C-methyltransferase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
S-adenosyl-L-methionine + (indol-3-yl)pyruvate
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are S-adenosyl methionine and (indol-3-yl)pyruvate, whereas its two products are S-adenosylhomocysteine and (3S)-3-(indol-3-yl)-3-oxobutanoate.
This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those transferring one-carbon group methyltransferases. The systematic name of this enzyme class is S-adenosyl-L-methionine: (indol-3-yl)pyruvate C-methyltransferase. Other names in common use include indolepyruvate methyltransferase, indolepyruvate 3-methyltransferase, indolepyruvic acid methyltransferase, and S-adenosyl-L-methionine:indolepyruvate C-methyltransferase. This enzyme participates in tryptophan metabolism.