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cysteine Definition

cys·teine (sistē in, -tē ēn′)

noun

a nonessential amino acid, HSCHCH(NH)COOH, derived from cystine
cysteine Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • conserve: All have four conserved cysteines that probably form two disulfide bonds.
  • contain: This probable zinc binding motif contains four cysteines that may chelate zinc.
  • include: Firstly, asparagus contains a number of sulfur containing chemicals including the amino acids cysteine and methionine.

Modifies a noun

  • proteinase: We have used the paradigm of rational design from structural information to engineer more potent cysteine proteinase inhibitors offer.
  • protease: Preliminary evidence suggests increased activity of a broad spectrum cysteine protease.
  • thiol: Acetate is subsequently transferred to a cysteine thiol of the Condensing Enzyme domain.
  • peptidase: We are studying the role played by autophagy, and in particular cysteine peptidases, during these transformations.
  • residue: Sulfur bridges Sulfur bridges which form between two cysteine residues have already been discussed under primary structures.
  • inhibitor: We have used the paradigm of rational design from structural information to engineer more potent cysteine proteinase inhibitors offer.

Noun used with modifier

  • n-acetyl: N-acetyl cysteine ( NAC ) may increase urinary excretion of zinc.
  • amino: So researchers concentrated more and more on trying to isolate the active compound from whey the amino acid cysteine.
  • acid: So researchers concentrated more and more on trying to isolate the active compound from whey the amino acid cysteine.
  • -acetyl: N-Acetyl cysteine N -acetyl cysteine is an established antidote following acetaminophen ( paracetomol ) overdose ( Ref.
  • plant: Cysteine proteases include the following: Papain is a well-studied plant cysteine protease.

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