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Version5.0
StatusExpected but not Quantified
Creation Date2006-08-13 11:13:59 UTC
Update Date2023-02-21 17:16:56 UTC
HMDB IDHMDB0004113
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • HMDB0031466
  • HMDB04113
  • HMDB31466
Metabolite Identification
Common NameSe-Methylselenocysteine
Description
Structure
Data?1676999816
Synonyms
Chemical FormulaC4H9NO2Se
Average Molecular Weight182.08
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight182.979850365
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-amino-3-(methylselanyl)propanoic acid
Traditional Namemethylselenocysteine
CAS Registry Number26046-90-2
SMILES
C[Se]C[C@H](N)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C4H9NO2Se/c1-8-2-3(5)4(6)7/h3H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/t3-/m0/s1
InChI KeyXDSSPSLGNGIIHP-VKHMYHEASA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as l-alpha-amino acids. These are alpha amino acids which have the L-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassAmino acids, peptides, and analogues
Direct ParentL-alpha-amino acids
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • L-alpha-amino acid
  • Amino acid
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Selenoether
  • Amine
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic oxide
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Primary amine
  • Organoselenium compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Primary aliphatic amine
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Physiological effectNot Available
Disposition
ProcessNot Available
Role
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Molecular Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Experimental Chromatographic PropertiesNot Available
Predicted Molecular Properties
Predicted Chromatographic Properties
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biospecimen LocationsNot Available
Tissue Locations
  • Prostate
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
Not Available
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
Associated Disorders and Diseases
Disease ReferencesNone
Associated OMIM IDsNone
DrugBank IDDB12697
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB012599
KNApSAcK IDC00001382 C00034232
Chemspider ID129633
KEGG Compound IDC05689
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkMethylselenocysteine
METLIN ID7019
PubChem Compound147004
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID27812
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDM02895
MarkerDB IDNot Available
Good Scents IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceSpallholz, Julian E.; Reid, Ted W.; Walkup, Robert D. A method of using synthetic L-Se-methylselenocysteine as a nutriceutical. Eur. Pat. Appl. (2002), 21 pp.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Download (PDF)
General References
  1. Yin MB, Li ZR, Cao S, Durrani FA, Azrak RG, Frank C, Rustum YM: Enhanced 7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin (SN-38) lethality by methylselenocysteine is associated with Chk2 phosphorylation at threonine-68 and down-regulation of Cdc6 expression. Mol Pharmacol. 2004 Jul;66(1):153-60. [PubMed:15213307 ]
  2. Whanger PD: Selenium and its relationship to cancer: an update. Br J Nutr. 2004 Jan;91(1):11-28. [PubMed:14748935 ]
  3. (). Duke, James A. (1992) Handbook of phytochemical constituents of GRAS herbs and other economic plants. Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press.. .

Enzymes

General function:
Involved in 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate synthase activity
Specific function:
Catalyzes the irreversible transamination of the L-tryptophan metabolite L-kynurenine to form kynurenic acid (KA). Metabolizes the cysteine conjugates of certain halogenated alkenes and alkanes to form reactive metabolites. Catalyzes the beta-elimination of S-conjugates and Se-conjugates of L-(seleno)cysteine, resulting in the cleavage of the C-S or C-Se bond.
Gene Name:
CCBL1
Uniprot ID:
Q16773
Molecular weight:
47874.765
Reactions
Se-Methylselenocysteine + 2-Oxo-4-methylthiobutanoic acid → Methylselenopyruvate + Methioninedetails
General function:
Involved in gamma-glutamyltransferase activity
Specific function:
Initiates extracellular glutathione (GSH) breakdown, provides cells with a local cysteine supply and contributes to maintain intracellular GSH level. It is part of the cell antioxidant defense mechanism. Catalyzes the transfer of the glutamyl moiety of glutathione to amino acids and dipeptide acceptors. Alternatively, glutathione can be hydrolyzed to give Cys-Gly and gamma glutamate. Isoform 3 seems to be inactive.
Gene Name:
GGT1
Uniprot ID:
P19440
Molecular weight:
61409.67
Reactions
(5-L-Glutamyl)-peptide + Se-Methylselenocysteine → Peptide + Gamma-Glutamyl-Se-methylselenocysteinedetails
General function:
Involved in gamma-glutamyltransferase activity
Specific function:
Cleaves glutathione conjugates (By similarity).
Gene Name:
GGT7
Uniprot ID:
Q9UJ14
Molecular weight:
70466.015
Reactions
(5-L-Glutamyl)-peptide + Se-Methylselenocysteine → Peptide + Gamma-Glutamyl-Se-methylselenocysteinedetails
General function:
Involved in metabolic process
Specific function:
Catalyzes the decomposition of L-selenocysteine to L-alanine and elemental selenium (By similarity).
Gene Name:
SCLY
Uniprot ID:
Q96I15
Molecular weight:
48793.15
Reactions
Se-Methylselenocysteine + Water → Pyruvic acid + Ammonia + Methaneselenoldetails
General function:
Involved in gamma-glutamyltransferase activity
Specific function:
Cleaves glutathione conjugates (By similarity).
Gene Name:
GGT6
Uniprot ID:
Q6P531
Molecular weight:
50508.83
Reactions
(5-L-Glutamyl)-peptide + Se-Methylselenocysteine → Peptide + Gamma-Glutamyl-Se-methylselenocysteinedetails
General function:
Involved in transferase activity, transferring nitrogenous groups
Specific function:
Catalyzes the irreversible transamination of the L-tryptophan metabolite L-kynurenine to form kynurenic acid (KA). May catalyze the beta-elimination of S-conjugates and Se-conjugates of L-(seleno)cysteine, resulting in the cleavage of the C-S or C-Se bond (By similarity). Has transaminase activity towards L-kynurenine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, serine, cysteine, methionine, histidine, glutamine and asparagine with glyoxylate as an amino group acceptor (in vitro). Has lower activity with 2-oxoglutarate as amino group acceptor (in vitro) (By similarity).
Gene Name:
CCBL2
Uniprot ID:
Q6YP21
Molecular weight:
51399.855
Reactions
Se-Methylselenocysteine + 2-Oxo-4-methylthiobutanoic acid → Methylselenopyruvate + Methioninedetails
General function:
Involved in gamma-glutamyltransferase activity
Specific function:
Not Available
Gene Name:
GGT7
Uniprot ID:
A0PJJ9
Molecular weight:
62565.3
General function:
Involved in gamma-glutamyltransferase activity
Specific function:
Cleaves the gamma-glutamyl peptide bond of glutathione conjugates, but maybe not glutathione itself. Converts leukotriene C4 (LTC4) to leukotriene D4 (LTD4).
Gene Name:
GGT5
Uniprot ID:
P36269
Molecular weight:
62331.75
Reactions
(5-L-Glutamyl)-peptide + Se-Methylselenocysteine → Peptide + Gamma-Glutamyl-Se-methylselenocysteinedetails