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cysteine

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cysteine /cys·te·ine/ (sis-te´en) a sulfur-containing, nonessential amino acid produced by enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of proteins, readily oxidized to cystine; sometimes found in urine. Symbols Cys and C.
cys·te·ine (sst-n, -n, s-stn)
n. Abbr. Cys
An alpha-amino acid found in most proteins and especially abundant in keratin.
cysteine (sis´tēn´),
n a nonessential amino acid found in many proteins in the body.
cysteine
a sulfur-containing amino acid produced by enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of proteins, readily oxidized to cystine; sometimes found in urine.
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