Cystathionine
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| Cystathionine | |
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| IUPAC name | 2-amino-4-(2-amino-2-carboxy-ethyl) thio-butanoic acid |
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| SMILES | C(CSCC(C(=O)O)N)C(C(=O)O)N |
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| Molecular formula | C7H14N2O4S |
| Molar mass | 222.263 g/mol |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references | |
Cystathionine is an intermediate in the synthesis of cysteine.
It is generated from homocysteine by cystathionine beta synthase.
It is cleaved into cysteine and α-ketobutyrate by cystathionine gamma-lyase.
An excess is associated with cystathioninuria.
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