4l0o

Structural highlights

Function

METB_HELPY Catalyzes the formation of L-cystathionine from O-succinyl-L-homoserine (OSHS) and L-cysteine, via a gamma-replacement reaction. In the absence of thiol, catalyzes gamma-elimination to form 2-oxobutanoate, succinate and ammonia (By similarity).

See Also

• Cystathionine gamma synthase