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Active Ingredient:

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Name Cystine
Description A covalently linked dimeric nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of CYSTEINE. Two molecules of cysteine are joined together by a disulfide bridge to form cystine. [MeSH]
Related Names/Sources L-Cystine
Related Brands Brands that contain this ingredient
Reference Links Uses (in humans)
   Cystine   [ClinicalTrials.gov]
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Last updated: 24 October 2007