See Also: cystathionine gamma-lyase(medicine)
cystathionine beta-lyase(medicine)
cystathionine gamma-synthase(medicine)
homocysteine cystathionine gamma-synthase(medicine)
L-methionine gamma-lyase(medicine)
cystathionine(medicine)
cystathionine beta-synthase(medicine)
gamma-glutamate (glutamate gamma-) carboxypeptidase(medicine)
lyase(dictionary)
lyase(medicine)

red tapeworm (iou) and cystathionine gamma-lyase (medicine)


red tapeworm (iou)



red tapeworm noun phr. joc. rare. E20.
[Blend of RED TAPE and TAPEWORM.]
Red-tapism or a red-tapist regarded as parasitic or as a disease of society.

cystathionine gamma-lyase (medicine)


cystathionine gamma-lyase
<enzyme> A multifunctional pyridoxal phosphate enzyme. In the final step in the biosynthesis of cysteine it catalyses the cleavage of cystathionine to yield cysteine, ammonia, and 2-ketobutyrate.

Chemical name: L-Cystathionine cysteine-lyase (deaminating)

Registry number: EC 4.4.1.1