Selenocysteine β-Lyase: Biochemistry, Regulation and Physiological Role of the Selenocysteine Decomposition Enzyme

The enzyme selenocysteine β-lyase (SCLY) was first isolated in 1982 from pig livers, followed by its identification in bacteria. SCLY works as a homodimer, utilizing pyridoxal 5’-phosphate as a cofactor, and catalyzing the specific decomposition of the amino acid selenocysteine in...

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Main Author: Lucia A. Seale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/8/9/357