Function
Catalyzes the alpha,gamma-elimination of L-methionine to produce methanethiol, 2-oxobutanoate and ammonia. Is probably involved in L-methionine catabolism. Is also able to catalyze the alpha,gamma-elimination of L-homocysteine, and, to a lesser extent, the alpha,beta-elimination of L-cysteine.
Sequence
MDDGRGAGGFGGGPAVRALDTEAVHAGRDDLARQGLHAAPIDLSTTYPSYDSRAEAARIDAFAADGAEPAGPPVYGRLGNPTVARFETALARLEGTDSAVAFASGMAALSAVLLVRNAMGLRHVVAVRPLYGCSDHLLTAGLLGSEVTWVDPAGVADALRPDTGLVMVESPANPTLAELDLRALAHACGSVPLLADNTFATPVLQRPAEHGARLVLHSATKYLGGHGDVMAGVVACDEEFARGLRQIRFATGGVLHPLAGYLLLRGLSTLPIRVRAASSNAAELARRLAADPRVARVHYPRIGGAMIAFEVYGDPHEVIAGVRLITPAVSLGSVDSLIQHPASISHRIVDAADRRGAGVSDRLLRLSVGLEDVEDLWADLDGALGTDRLPETAGAGREPSRTALRLPERAADR