Look up: homocysteine

1. Homocysteine
   is an amino acid, which is explained under Proteins.
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2. Homocysteine
   Our Homocysteine Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Homocysteine Homocysteine: An amino acid produced by the body, usually as a byproduct of consuming meat. Homocysteine is made from another amino acid, methionine, and then in turn is converted into other am...
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3. homocysteine
   <chemical> Chemical name: Homocysteine ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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4. homocysteine
   (ho″mo-sis´te-ēn) a sulfur-containing amino acid homologous with cysteine and produced by demethylation of methionine; it can form cystine or methionine.
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5. homocysteine
   (from the article `nutrition, human`) Elevated blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and with Alzheimer ... The amino acid homocysteine, when present in elevated amounts in blood, may damage arteries and promote atherosclerosis. Inadequate intake of vitamin ... ...
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6. homocysteine
   (Hcy) Type: Term Pronunciation: hō′mō-sis′tē-ēn, -sis′tēn Definitions: 1. A homologue of cysteine, produced by the demethylation of methionine, and an intermediate in the biosynthesis of l-cysteine from l-methionine via l-cystathionine. Elevated leve...
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7. homocysteine
   An amino acid. High blood levels of homocysteine may promote atherosclerosis.
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8. Homocysteine
   --> `Homocysteine` is an amino acid with the formula HSCH₂CH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂H. It is a homologue of the amino acid cysteine, differing by an additional methylene (-CH₂-) group. It is biosynthesized from methionine by the...
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