Definitions for "Cysteine"
A non-essential amino acid in mammals. It contains a highly reactive hydrophobic sulfhydryl group as its sidechain. [ see schematic diagram
A nonessential amino acid but may be essential for individuals with certain diseases or nutritional concerns. Cysteine is a sulfur-bearing amino acid with antioxidant properties. It is important for keratin synthesis, a protein found in skin, hair and nails and is a component of coenzyme A and glutathione.
Related Topic"A nonessential amino acid but may be essential for individuals with certain diseases or nutritional concerns..."
Niacin Vaginitis
Niacin Toxicology
Myasthenia Toxicology
Keywords:  microvilli, tryptophan
Microvilli Tryptophan
Keywords:  uncharged, polar
Cys uncharged polar
Keywords:  lamivudine, lesion, systemic
Lamivudine Systemic Lesion
Keywords:  venous, viral, intestinal
Intestinal Venous Viral
Keywords:  malignant, toxicity
Malignant Toxicity
Keywords:  mental, systemic
Mental Systemic