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Definition of methionine in English Turkish dictionary
- metiyonin
- metionin
- (Tıp) Kükürtlü ve esansiyel bir aminoasit, metionin
- methionine biosynthesis
- (Tıp) metiyonin biyosentezi
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Definition of methionine in English English dictionary
- A sulphur-containing essential amino acid, C5H11NO2S, found in most protein; it is lipotropic
- Sulfur-containing essential amino acid, present in many common proteins, particularly egg albumin. It is used in pharmaceuticals, in enriched foods, and as a nutritional supplement and feed additive
- {i} amino acid used as a treatment for liver disease (Biochemistry)
- A sulfur containing amino acid, required for protein synthesis and other vital metabolic processes It can be obtained through the diet in protein or synthesized from homocysteine
- This amino acid is a principle supplier of sulfur, which inactivates free radicals Adequate methionine prevents disorders of the hair, skin and nails; helps lower cholesterol levels by increasing the liver's production of lecithin; reduces liver fat and protects the kidneys Methionine is a natural chelating agent for heavy metals and helps detoxify the body of these metals It regulates the formation of ammonia and creates ammonia-free urine which reduces bladder irritation It also influences hair follicles and prevents brittle hair
- (Met or M) Click the name to see a model of the side chain group for this amino acid
- The amino acid coded for by the initiation codon; all polypeptides begin with methionine, although post-translational reactions may remove it
- an amino acid (structure of methionine)
- An essential of the amino acid and of relevance to CJD, since codon 129 of the PRNP gene can code for either methionine or valine Variant CJD cases have all been homozygous for methionine at codon 129, whilst iatrogenic cases are associated with a significant excess of the valine homozygous genotype
- This amino acid has been shown to support healthy joint cartilage and acts to protect the liver from damage from toxic compounds
- A sulphur-containing essential amino acid, C{5}H{11}NO{2}S, found in most protein; it is lipotropic
- Essential amino acid Dietary source of sulfur and methyl groups Important for growth, healthy nails and skin and the synthesis of taurine, cysteine, phosphatidylcholine (lecithin), bile, carnitine and endorphins It is an antioxidant nutrient and lipotropic agent which promotes the physiological utilization of fat
- a crystalline amino acid containing sulfur; found in most proteins and essential for nutrition
- formyl methionine
- The formylated form of the amino acid methionine; it initiates peptide synthesis in bacteria