Cystine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈsɪs.tiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cystine is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of cysteine; it contains two cysteine residues linked by a disulfide bond.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of cysteine; it contains two cysteine residues linked by a disulfide bond.
Word Forms
- cystines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cysteine, cystein, cystinyl, cysteinate, cystathionine, dicysteine.
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