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| Preferred Name | Cysteine | |
| Synonyms |
(R)-2-Amino-3-sulfanyl-propanoic acid CYSTEINE Cys Cysteine |
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| Definitions |
A non-essential sulfur-containing amino acid in humans, related to cystine, Cysteine is important for protein synthesis, detoxification, and diverse metabolic functions. Found in beta-keratin, the main protein in nails, skin, and hair, Cysteine is important in collagen production, as well as skin elasticity and texture. Also required in the manufacture of amino acid taurine, Cysteine is a component of the antioxidant glutathione, and plays a role in the metabolism of essential biochemicals such as coenzyme A, heparin, and biotin. (NCI04) |
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| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C29609 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
Amino acid with side chain -CH2SH.
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| CAS_Registry |
52-90-4
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| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:17561
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| Chemical_Formula |
C3H7NO2S
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| code |
C29609
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| Concept_In_Subset | ||
| Contributing_Source |
CRCH FDA
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| DEFINITION |
A non-essential sulfur-containing amino acid in humans, related to cystine, Cysteine is important for protein synthesis, detoxification, and diverse metabolic functions. Found in beta-keratin, the main protein in nails, skin, and hair, Cysteine is important in collagen production, as well as skin elasticity and texture. Also required in the manufacture of amino acid taurine, Cysteine is a component of the antioxidant glutathione, and plays a role in the metabolism of essential biochemicals such as coenzyme A, heparin, and biotin. (NCI04)
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| FDA_UNII_Code |
K848JZ4886
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| FULL_SYN |
(R)-2-Amino-3-sulfanyl-propanoic acid CYSTEINE Cys Cysteine
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| Has_Salt_Form | ||
| INFOODS |
CYS_G
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| label |
Cysteine
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Cysteine
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| Preferred_Name |
Cysteine
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| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C29609
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| Semantic_Type |
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0010654
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| Unit |
g
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| USDA_ID |
507
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