All Posts Tagged With: "Cysteine"

Is N-acetyl cysteine actually better than takin Glutathione supplements?

Question by *cusp of magic*: Is N-acetyl cysteine actually better than takin Glutathione supplements? I don’t want to be “white” I just want to even and brighten my skin tone. I have tried L-glutathione but the guy at the health food store said N-acetyl cysteine would actually be better for raising my glutathione levels….because it [...]

1Feb2012 | glow | 0 comments | Continued

Is there a difference between n-acetyl cysteine and l-cystein, or are they the same thing?

Question by loni_831: Is there a difference between n-acetyl cysteine and l-cystein, or are they the same thing? If there is a difference which would you suggest i take in order to help raise intracellular glutathione levels as much as i possibly can Best answer: Answer by David MN-acetyl cysteine is an N-acylated derivative of [...]

10Jan2012 | glow | 0 comments | Continued

What are the differences of functions between leucine serine and cysteine?

Question by Jacqueline O: What are the differences of functions between leucine serine and cysteine? Best answer: Answer by Red RobinLeucine: Essential amino acid; builds body muscles Serine: Serine is important in metabolism in that it participates in the biosynthesis of purines and pyrimidines. It is also the precursor to several amino acids, including glycine, [...]

29Dec2011 | glow | 0 comments | Continued

What is the significance of cysteine in its formation of disulfide bonds?

Question by squigglespunk: What is the significance of cysteine in its formation of disulfide bonds? Please help! Best answer: Answer by ZeepDisulfide bonds hold many proteins in the conformations required for activity, or hold subunits of proteins together to allow them to function. Add your own answer in the comments!

21Dec2011 | glow | 1 comment | Continued

Cysteine is important for the stabilization of which level of protein structure?

Question by shantibala: Cysteine is important for the stabilization of which level of protein structure? would it be all primary,secondary, tertiary or all of the above, i think its all of the above. Best answer: Answer by kumorifoxIt can form disulfide bridges, and is a polar molecule. The disulfides are used to stabilise the tertiary [...]

11Dec2011 | glow | 0 comments | Continued

How many possible tripeptides can be made with the amino acids:tyrosine,histidine, and cysteine?

Question by jD: How many possible tripeptides can be made with the amino acids:tyrosine,histidine, and cysteine? How many possible tripeptides can be made with the amino acids: tyrosine, histidine, and cysteine (where each peptide contains all 3 amino acids)? a. 3 b. 4 c. 9 d. 6 Best answer: Answer by kumorifox6 3×2×1 = 6 [...]

6Dec2011 | glow | 0 comments | Continued

Taurine Cysteine Sulfur Star end IV 12JUL2010

Taurine is an amino acid that doens’t get the credit it deserves…again it’s ESSENTIAL FOR CATS! (that’s why they need meat, was told dogs did too but may not?) so see it’s only three oxygens on the sulfur (usually four!) and is a “mono-protic” acid that’s only ONE proton to acidify-ionize not the tow that [...]

15Nov2011 | glow | 1 comment | Continued

The Cysteine – the idealist vs the realist

Song 2 from “Who inspires you” this time inspired by Neutral Milk Hotel Video Rating: 0 / 5

20Sep2011 | glow | 0 comments | Continued

What are some enzymes that use cysteine in the active site?

Question by Matthew Hannon: What are some enzymes that use cysteine in the active site? The cysteine residue must be active in catalyzing the reaction. Please show your source. Best answer: Answer by Peter SThe repair of DNA containing O6-alkylated guanine is carried out by DNA-[protein]-cysteine S-methyltransferase (EC:2.1.1.63). The major mutagenic and carcinogenic effect of [...]

30Aug2011 | glow | 0 comments | Continued

Q&A: N-Acetyl Cysteine and N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine.?

Question by Manis: N-Acetyl Cysteine and N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine.? What is the difference between N-Acetyl cysteine and N-Acetyl L Cysteine? I use N-Acetyl cysteine as a supplement and a mucolitic for my sinus. Will N-Acetyl L cysteine better or the same or worse? Best answer: Answer by SmokeybonesThey are really the same thing. N-Acetyl Cysteine is the [...]

26Aug2011 | glow | 0 comments | Continued