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cysteine

Definition:
A thiol-containing non-essential amino acid that is oxidized to form cystine.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • alpha-amino-beta-thiolpropionic acid
  • L-cysteine
  • (2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
  • (R)-2-amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid
  • half-cystine
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/31327
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