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Homocysteine, Cysteine and Plasma Proteins

Homocysteine is a product of methionine metabolism. Evidence suggests that high levels of plasma homocysteine are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. As methionine metabolism proceeds, homocysteine is produced and this homocysteine is then converted to cysteine or back to … Continue reading

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