Cystathionine

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Also known as:  Cystathione

 

Description

Cystathionine is a type of intermediate product of Sulfuric Amino Acid metabolism.

 

Biological Function of Cystathionine

Metabolism

 Cystathionine prevents the dangerous build up of Homocysteine levels in the body.

 

Minerals

 Cystathionine facilitates the absorption of essential Minerals.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Cystathionine

Amino Acids

 Serine is an essential cofactor for the conversion of Homocysteine to Cystathionine.

 

Enzymes

 Cystathionine Beta-Synthase catalyzes the conversion of Homocysteine to Cystathionine.

 

Cystathionine Enhances the Function of these Substances

Amino Acids

 Cystathionine is an intermediate product in the conversion of Methionine to Cysteine.

 

 

 

Chemical Data

Molecular Formula

 OOC-CH (NH3+)CH2- S-CH2CH2-CH(NH3)+COO-

 

 

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