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cysteine
[ sis-tee-een, -in ]
noun
- a crystalline amino acid, C 3 H 7 O 2 NS, a component of nearly all proteins, obtained by the reduction of cystine. : Cys; : C
cysteine
/ -ɪn; ˈsɪstɪˌiːn /
noun
- a sulphur-containing amino acid, present in proteins, that oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine. Formula: HSCH 2 CH(NH 2 )COOH
cysteine
/ sĭs′tə-ēn′ /
- A nonessential amino acid. Chemical formula: C 3 H 7 NO 2 S.
- See more at amino acid
Derived Forms
- ˌcysteˈinic, adjective
Other Words From
- cyste·inic adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of cysteine1
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Example Sentences
"It can modify proteins through a process called sulfhydration, where it modifies cysteine residues and can change their activity."
The researchers found that certain amino acids, like cysteine, would bind to borophene in distinct locations, depending on their chiral handedness.
In each case, the edit targeted a cysteine on the corresponding protein.
One such mutation involves substitution of a glycine amino-acid residue for a cysteine residue.
The genetic disease causes buildup of the cysteine amino acid in various organs and tissues in the body leading to damage, according to Cystinosis Research Network.
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