Canadian Medical Guide > Chemicals and Drugs > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Amino Acids > Amino Acids, Essential > Methionine Terms and Definitions
Methionine
Medical Definition: | A sulfur containing essential amino acid that is important in many body functions. It is a chelating agent for heavy metals. | |
Guide Notes: | /biosyn /defic /physiol permitted | |
Also Called: | Liquimeth,Methionine, DL-Isomer,Pedameth,Racemethionine | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 63-68-3 |
Methionine Medical Definitions and Terms
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