loading...| Preferred Name |
Methionine |
| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C29600 |
| ALT_DEFINITION |
Amino acid with side chain -CH2CH2SCH3. |
| CAS_Registry |
63-68-3 |
| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:16643 |
| Chemical_Formula |
C5H11NO2S |
| code |
C29600 |
| Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C116977 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C63923 |
| Contributing_Source |
CRCH DIPG/DMG CTRP FDA |
| DEFINITION |
One of nine essential amino acids in humans (provided by food), Methionine is required for growth and tissue repair. A sulphur-containing amino acid, methionine improves the tone and pliability of skin, hair, and strengthens nails. Involved in many detoxifying processes, sulphur provided by methionine protects cells from pollutants, slows cell aging, and is essential for absorption and bio-availability of selenium and zinc. Methionine chelates heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, aiding their excretion. It also acts as a lipotropic agent and prevents excess fat buildup in the liver. (NCI04) |
| Display_Name |
Methionine |
| Essential_Amino_Acid |
Y |
| FDA_UNII_Code |
AE28F7PNPL |
| FULL_SYN |
L-Methionine Met (S)-2-Amino-4-(methyl-sulfanyl)butanoic acid METHIONINE Methionine |
| INFOODS |
MET_G |
| label |
Methionine |
| Legacy Concept Name |
Methionine |
| Macronutrient |
Y |
| NSC Number |
22946 |
| Nutrient |
Y |
| Preferred_Name |
Methionine |
| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C29600 |
| prefLabel |
Methionine |
| Semantic_Type |
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein |
| UMLS_CUI |
C0025646 |
| Unit |
g |
| USDA_ID |
506 |
| subClassOf |