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Biochemistry and molecular genetics of cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 Apr 1998
Kraus J P
Abstract excerpt
Homocysteine is an independent risk factor for arteriosclerotic disease. Deficiency of cystathionine beta-synthase (CBS) is the major cause of inherited homocysteinemia. The CBS gene is 25-30 kbp long and encodes a subunit of 63 kDa. The active form of the enzyme is a homotetramer that contains one heme and one pyridoxal 5'-phosphate per each subunit. It can also bind 1 mol of S-adenosylmethionine per mol of...
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