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cysteine

 

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Noun cysteine has 1 sense
  1. cysteine - an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine
    --1 is a kind of
    amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid

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Cysteine

Noun: A non-essential amino acid that is a building block of proteins.

Sample Sentence: The human body can synthesize cysteine from methionine and serine.

Noun: A white, crystalline amino acid, found in various proteins, that contains sulfur and is essential for the synthesis of many biologically active molecules.

Sample Sentence: Cysteine is a crucial component of keratin, which is the protein responsible for healthy hair and nails.

Noun: A supplement that is used to promote hair growth and improve the condition of nails.

Sample Sentence: She started taking cysteine supplements to strengthen her brittle nails.

Noun: A type of protein that is naturally found in milk and used in the production of cheese.

Sample Sentence: Cysteine is commonly added to cheese as a coagulating agent.

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