NCIt definition : S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase proenzyme (334 aa, 38 kDa) is encoded by the human
AMD1 gene. This protein is involved in polyamine metabolism.;
NCIt note : The active site pyruvoyl group for S-adenosylmethionine decarboxylase is generated
from an internal serine residue via an autocatalytic post-translational modification.
(UniProt);