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cysteine (Cys)

cysteine (Cys) /sis″tēn/ , an amino acid containing a polar side chain found in many proteins in the body, including keratin. It is a metabolic precursor of cystine and an important source of sulfur for various body functions. Compare cystine.

Chemical structure of cysteine
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