Definition of homocysteine in English:

homocysteine

noun ˌhɒmə(ʊ)ˈsɪstɪiːnˌhɒmə(ʊ)ˈsɪstiːnˌhōməˈsistēn

mass nounBiochemistry

An amino acid which occurs in the body as an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine and cysteine.
Chemical formula: HSCH₂CH₂CH(NH₂)COOH
Example sentencesExamples
- Studies suggest that raised levels of the amino acid homocysteine are associated with reduced brain performance.
- Metabolism of homocysteine requires an adequate supply of folic acid.
- It also lowers the levels of amino acid homocysteine which, when found in high levels in the bloodstream, is linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
- Levels of homocysteine, the amino acid linked to heart disease, are also higher in smokers.
- In some individuals, plasma levels of the amino acid homocysteine are abnormally high.

Definition of homocysteine in US English:

homocysteine

nounˌhōməˈsistēn

Biochemistry

An amino acid which occurs in the body as an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine and cysteine.
Chemical formula: HSCH₂CH₂CH(NH₂)COOH
Example sentencesExamples
- Levels of homocysteine, the amino acid linked to heart disease, are also higher in smokers.
- In some individuals, plasma levels of the amino acid homocysteine are abnormally high.
- Studies suggest that raised levels of the amino acid homocysteine are associated with reduced brain performance.
- It also lowers the levels of amino acid homocysteine which, when found in high levels in the bloodstream, is linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
- Metabolism of homocysteine requires an adequate supply of folic acid.

单词	homocysteine
释义	Definition of homocysteine in English: homocysteine noun ˌhɒmə(ʊ)ˈsɪstɪiːnˌhɒmə(ʊ)ˈsɪstiːnˌhōməˈsistēn mass nounBiochemistry An amino acid which occurs in the body as an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine and cysteine. Chemical formula: HSCH₂CH₂CH(NH₂)COOH Example sentencesExamples Studies suggest that raised levels of the amino acid homocysteine are associated with reduced brain performance. Metabolism of homocysteine requires an adequate supply of folic acid. It also lowers the levels of amino acid homocysteine which, when found in high levels in the bloodstream, is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Levels of homocysteine, the amino acid linked to heart disease, are also higher in smokers. In some individuals, plasma levels of the amino acid homocysteine are abnormally high. Definition of homocysteine in US English: homocysteine nounˌhōməˈsistēn Biochemistry An amino acid which occurs in the body as an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine and cysteine. Chemical formula: HSCH₂CH₂CH(NH₂)COOH Example sentencesExamples Levels of homocysteine, the amino acid linked to heart disease, are also higher in smokers. In some individuals, plasma levels of the amino acid homocysteine are abnormally high. Studies suggest that raised levels of the amino acid homocysteine are associated with reduced brain performance. It also lowers the levels of amino acid homocysteine which, when found in high levels in the bloodstream, is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Metabolism of homocysteine requires an adequate supply of folic acid.
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