| tocopherol O-methyltransferase | |
| Ec Number: | 2.1.1.95 |
| Cas Number: | 84788-82-9 |
| Go Code: | 0050342 |
In enzymology, a tocopherol O-methyltransferase is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
S-adenosyl-L-methionine + gamma-tocopherol
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Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are S-adenosyl methionine and gamma-tocopherol, whereas its two products are S-adenosylhomocysteine and alpha-tocopherol.
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:gamma-tocopherol 5-O-methyltransferase. This enzyme is also called gamma-tocopherol methyltransferase. This enzyme participates in biosynthesis of steroids.