in mammals, homocysteine is used to biosynthesize cysteine via the following pathway. first the enzyme cystathionine beta-synthetase irreversibly condenses homocysteine with l-serine, forming l-cystathionine.
Parent Term
Biochemical pathway
Parent Definition
A linked series of chemical reactions that occur in a defined order within or between organism cells, and lead to a known function or end product.
Other Metabolites Mapped to 'Homocysteine Degradation'