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L-Cysteine Degradation

Proteins (1)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
TryptophanaseEC 4.1.99.1; L-tryptophan indole-lyase; TNaseEscherichia coli K-12

Compounds (5)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
pyruvic acidAn intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In thiamine deficiency, its oxidation is retarded and it accumulates in the tissues, especially in nervous structures. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
cysteineA thiol-containing non-essential amino acid that is oxidized to form CYSTINE.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
Slc7a2 protein, mouseRefSeq NM_007514