Reaction: S-adenosyl-L-methionine + fluoride = 5'-deoxy-5'-fluoroadenosine + L-methionine
Other name(s): fluorinase
Systematic name: S-adenosyl-L-methionine:fluoride adenosyltransferase
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 438583-16-5
References:
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