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Homocysteine

Medical Definition: A thiol-containing amino acid formed by a demethylation of METHIONINE.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with HOMOCYSTINE
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 454-28-4
Homocysteine Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition S-Adenosylhomocysteine - 5'-S-(3-Amino-3-carboxypropyl)-5'-thioadenosine. Formed from S-adenosylmethionine after transmethylation reactions.

Homocysteine Medical Definitions and Terms

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