cystines

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A form of cystine — A nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of cysteine; it contains two cysteine residues linked by a disulfide bond.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of cystine

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APA

cystines. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cystines

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“cystines.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cystines. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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