... c-lyases from the enteric protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica against physiological substrates and trifluoromethionine, a promising lead compound against amoebiasis Dan Sato1,*, Wataru Yamagata2, ... catalyzes the a, c-elimination and c-replacement of l-Met and homocysteine (Hcy), and a, b-elimination and b-replacement of l-Cys and S-substituted analogs, and produces ammonia, a- ketoacids, and ... certain lin-eages of bacteria, plants, and protozoa but missing in mammals, catalyzes the single-step degradation of sulfur-containing amino acids (SAAs) to a- keto acids, ammonia, and thiol compounds....