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cysteine

/ˈsɪs.tiːn/

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noun

/ˈsɪs.tiːn/C1formalscientific
  • ruСеросодержащая аминокислота, присутствующая в большинстве белков, которая окисляется на воздухе с образованием цистина.

A sulfur-containing amino acid found in most proteins, which oxidizes upon exposure to air to form cystine.

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  1. C2formalscientific

    A sulfur-containing amino acid found in most proteins; it oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine.

    ruАминокислота

    • Cysteine is essential for the synthesis of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant.
    • The protein's structure is stabilized by disulfide bonds formed between cysteine residues.
    • Cysteine is often added to bread dough to improve its texture.
Forms
  • cysteines plural form
  • cysteines' possessive plural form
  • cysteine's possessive singular form
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