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Cystine
Synonyms: L-Cystine
CAS#: 56-89-3
Molecular Structure:
Molecular Formula: C6H12N2O4S2
Molecular Weight: 240.3
Functional Use：
Cystine is a crystalline, sulfur-containing amino acid, formed from two
molecules of the amino acid cysteine. It can be converted to cysteine by
reduction and was discovered in 1810 but was not recognized as a
component of proteins until 1899, when it was isolated from animal horn
– it is particularly abundant in skeletal and connective tissues, hair
and digestive enzymes.
L- Cystine helps strengthen the immune system, reduce damage from
free-radicals, repair RNA-DNA in the cells and assimilation of vitamin
B6. L-Cystine is closely related to the amino acid, L-Cysteine. L-Cystine
aids in preventing the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. It
increases L-Glutathione levels in the lungs, liver, kidney and bone
marrow. L-Cystine also has an anti-aging effect on the body which can
reduce the accumulation of age spots. |
