Homocysteine Definition

hōmə-sĭstə-ēn, -ĭn, -tē-
noun
An amino acid, C4 H9 NO2 S, not found in proteins, that is used by the body in cellular metabolism. Elevated concentrations in the blood are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
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An amino acid, C4 H9 NO2 S, not found in proteins, that is used by the body in cellular metabolism. Elevated concentrations in the blood are associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
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Other Word Forms of Homocysteine

Noun

Singular:
homocysteine
Plural:
homocysteines

Origin of Homocysteine

  • homo- homologous with (from homologous) cysteine

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • homo- homologous with (from homologous) cysteine

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • homo- +"Ž cysteine

    From Wiktionary

Homocysteine Sentence Examples

  • Comment The association between high serum homocysteine and low serum folate and dementia appears to be reproducible.

  • Homocysteine and copper interact to markedly inhibit the relaxation of the rabbit corpus cavernosum.

  • Homocysteine is a highly toxic compound made in the body from a protein building block called methionine.

  • Homocysteine, a normal breakdown product of the essential amino acid methionine, is believed to exert several toxic effects.

  • Vitamin B folate lowers the levels of homocysteine in the blood, a compound believed to be responsible for hardening the arteries.

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Words Starting With

HHOHOM

Words Ending With

ENEINE

Unscrambles

homocysteine

Words Starting With H and Ending With E

Starts With H & Ends With EStarts With HO & Ends With EStarts With H & Ends With NE

Word Length

12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With H12 Letter Words Ending With E