Ethionine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid structurally related to methionine, with an ethyl group in place of the methyl group. Ethionine is an antimetabolite and methionine antagonist. It prevents amino acid incorporation into proteins and interferes with cellular use of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Because of these pharmacological effects, et...
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<chemical> 2-amino-4-(ethylthio)butyric acid. An antimetabolite and methionine antagonist that interferes with amino acid incorporation into proteins and with cellular ATP utilization. It also produces liver neoplasms. ... Pharmacological action: antimetabolites, carcinogens. ... Chemical name: L-Homocysteine, S-ethyl- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ĕ-thī′ō-nin Definitions: 1. A methionine analogue and antagonist, differing in the presence of an S-ethyl group in place of the S-methyl group.
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