Cysteine

Word CYSTEINE
Character 8
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Definitions and meanings of "Cysteine"

What do we mean by cysteine?

An amino acid, C3H7O2NS, derived from cystine and found in most proteins. noun

A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C3H7NO2S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine. noun

An amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine noun

A sulphur-containing nonessential amino acid C3H7NO2S found in most animal proteins; it readily oxidizes to cystine.

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The word "cysteine" in example sentences

Bacteria start self-cleaving in response to a molecule inside cells called InsP6, which in turn activates a process called cysteine protease. ❋ Ann Lukits (2011)

All these contain an amino acid called cysteine, the basic building block of glutathione. ❋ M.D. Mark Hyman (2009)

Nevertheless, whey is rich in glutamylcystine, a very stable and an easy to get inside the cell form of cysteine, which is a precursor of glutathione, and low glutathiione levels have been implicated in overtraining, cancer, Hepatitis, AIDS, Parkinson, Cystic Fibrosis and Sarcopenia lost of muscle mass. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Researchers believe it has to do with the amino acid cysteine, which is released from the chicken as it cooks. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Among dozens of components known to exist in this crude extract, the best studied components are a group of protein-digesting enzymes (called cysteine proteinases). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Eggs and meat are rich in amino acid cysteine, which is thought to be good at clearing out toxins. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Some manufacturers use an ingredient called L-cysteine, which is a protein made from pig or other animal hair and which is used to soften the dough. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This is also supported by an enrichment of protein functions such as cysteine-type endopeptidase activity, lysozyme activity, or lipase activity. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In this study, an amino acid (cysteine) was added only to the organic soy diet but not the GMO (although even a cysteine-deficient diet would not explain the reproductive issues). ❋ Jeffrey Smith (2010)

Take 200mg cysteine (available at specialty food stores) 3. ❋ Unknown (2010)

These VSCs are generally produced through the bacterial metabolism of sulfur amino acids like cysteine and methionine. ❋ D.D.S. Thomas P. Connelly (2011)

"Effects of oral supplementation with cysteine and theanine on the immune function of athletes in endurance exercise: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial." ❋ M.D. Leo Galland (2010)

The thyroid uses glutathione, a combination of three amino acids (glycine, glutamine, and cysteine), protectively as an antioxidant or free radical quencher and as a cofactor that makes it possible for one of its most important enzymes (5'-deiodinase) to work (6). ❋ Dr. James P. Blumenthal (2011)

In a double blind, placebo-controlled trial, a group of athletes was given the same amounts of cysteine and theanine as in the study mentioned above. ❋ M.D. Leo Galland (2010)

These studies indicate that the amino acids cysteine and theanine could help boost immunity and prevent infections for people engaging in intense physical activity. ❋ M.D. Leo Galland (2010)

For the athletes in this trial, the amino acids cysteine and theanine helped to: prevent exercised-induced inflammation, maintain immune function, prevent infections, and reduce symptoms of infections. ❋ M.D. Leo Galland (2010)

When the scientists gave athletes the supplements cysteine (700 mg) and theanine (280 mg) once daily for two weeks, they found that this helped to restore activity of their natural killer (NK) cells. ❋ M.D. Leo Galland (2010)

Fortunately, broccoli (and relatives) can also be a help in this regard, as can the N-acetyl cysteine -- a readily available supplement. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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