homocysteine

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homocysteine

Homocysteine is a non-proteinogenic α-amino acid. It is a homologue of the amino acid cysteine, differing by an additional methylene bridge. It is biosynthesized from methionine by the removal of its terminal Cε methyl group.

Field: Biochemistry; cardiovascular medicine

Domain: Biochemistry

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