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L-(+)-Cystathionine

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-4-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]sulfanyl}butanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
L-cystathionine
Synonyms
S-[(2R)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]-L-homocysteine
[R-(R*,S*)]-2-Amino-4-[(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)thio]butanoic Acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 56-88-2

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point >276°C dec.
Solubility Aqueous Acid
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Intermediate in transsulfuration whereby the mammal transfers the sulfur of methionine via homocysteine to cysteine.

REFERENCES

  • Prochazka, Z., et al.: Collection Czechoslov. Chem. Commun., 45, 1982 (1980)
  • Yorek, M.A. & Spector, A.A.: Prog. Clin. Biol. Res., 179, 361 (1985)