What does "acetylmethionine" mean?

The N-acetyl derivative of the amino acid methionine; it has been used as a bioavailable source of methionine in humans, and is known to reduce liver toxicity after acetaminophen overdose.

Acetylmethionine

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The N-acetyl derivative of the amino acid methionine; it has been used as a bioavailable source of methionine in humans, and is known to reduce liver toxicity after acetaminophen overdose. uncountable

Etymology

From acetyl + methionine.

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amino acid

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