Betaine-Homocysteine S-Methyltransferase

**Definition:** A ZINC metalloenzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a methyl group from BETAINE to HOMOCYSTEINE to produce dimethylglycine and METHIONINE, respectively. This enzyme is a member of a family of ZINC-dependent METHYLTRANSFERASES that use THIOLS or selenols as methyl acceptors.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.913.555.500.175

**Synonyms:** - Bet-HCys MTase - Betaine Homocysteine Methyltransferase - Betaine-Homocysteine Methyltransferase