Selenium Cysteine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

A naturally occurring amino acid in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. It is found in tRNAs and in the catalytic site of some enzymes. The genes for glutathione peroxidase and formate dehydrogenase contain the TGA codon, which codes for this amino acid. [PubChem]

Trade Name Selenium Cysteine
Generic Selenocysteine
Selenocysteine Other Names L-selenocysteine, Selenium cysteine
Type
Formula C3H7NO2Se
Weight Average: 168.05
Monoisotopic: 168.964200301
Groups Experimental
Therapeutic Class
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