Reaction: D-methionine + pyruvate = 4-(methylsulfanyl)-2-oxobutanoate + L-alanine
Other name(s): D-methionine transaminase; D-methionine aminotransferase
Systematic name: D-methionine:pyruvate aminotransferase
Comments: Oxaloacetate can replace pyruvate.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 37277-93-3
References:
1. Mapson, L.W., March, J.F. and Wardale, D.A. Biosynthesis of ethylene. 4-Methylmercapto-2-oxobutyric acid: an intermediate in the formation from methionine. Biochem. J. 115 (1969) 653-661. [PMID: 5357015]