Compound | Description |
5-methyltetrahydrofolate | |
cysteine | A thiol-containing non-essential amino acid that is oxidized to form CYSTINE. |
methionine | A sulfur-containing essential L-amino acid that is important in many body functions. |
Ethanol | A clear, colorless liquid rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations as well as serving as the primary ingredient in ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. |
5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid | RN given refers to (DL)-isomer |
acetaldehyde | A colorless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors. It is also an intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. It has a general narcotic action and also causes irritation of mucous membranes. Large doses may cause death from respiratory paralysis. |
Cystathionine | Sulfur-containing amino acid formed as an intermediate in the conversion of METHIONINE to CYSTEINE. |
s-adenosylhomocysteine | 5'-S-(3-Amino-3-carboxypropyl)-5'-thioadenosine. Formed from S-adenosylmethionine after transmethylation reactions. |
homocysteine | A thiol-containing amino acid formed by a demethylation of METHIONINE. |