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homocysteine thiolactone
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Homocysteine
Definition
: A thiol-containing amino acid formed by a demethylation of METHIONINE.
do not confuse with HOMOCYSTINE
Other names
2-
amino-
4-
mercaptobutyric acid; L-
Isomer Homocysteine; Homocysteine, L Isomer; 2 amino 4 mercaptobutyric acid; Homocysteine, L-
Isomer
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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homocysteine thiolactone [ Hcy-thiolactone,homocysteine thiolactone hydrochloride,homocysteine thiolactone hydrochloride, (+-)-isomer,homocysteine thiolactone perchlorate salt,homocysteine thiolactone perchlorate, (S)-isomer,homocysteine thiolactone, (+-)-isomer,homocysteine thiolactone, (S)-isomer,homocysteine-thiolactone ]
RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation
10593-85-8 3-
aminodihydro-
2(3H)-
thiophenone
Homocysteine/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action
Radiation-Protective Agents
Cancer Res 36(9):3198;1976; Human Genet 43(2):185;1978; J Gen Microbiol 89:371;1975