cysteine-tRNA ligase activity [GO_0004817]

Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + L-cysteine + tRNA(Cys) = AMP + diphosphate + L-cysteinyl-tRNA(Cys).

cysteine-tRNA ligase activity

ID: GO_0004817

Class

Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + L-cysteine + tRNA(Cys) = AMP + diphosphate + L-cysteinyl-tRNA(Cys).

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
cysteine translase activity related synonym 6.1.1.16
L-cysteine:tRNACys ligase (AMP-forming) related synonym 6.1.1.16
cysteinyl-transferRNA synthetase activity related synonym 6.1.1.16
cysteinyl-transfer ribonucleate synthetase activity related synonym 6.1.1.16
cysteinyl-tRNA synthetase activity exact synonym

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