Beta Mercaptolactate-Cysteine Disulfide: Analog of Cystine in the Urine of a Mentally Retarded Patient

J.C. Crawhall, Robin Parker, W. Bruce Sneddon, Elizabeth P. Young, Mary G. Ampola, Mary L. Efron, Emily M. Bixby

Science · 1968 · 55 citations · 4 references

Abstract

beta-Mercaptolactate-cysteine disulfide, a hitherto undescribed analog of cystine, was isolated from the urine of a mentally retarded patient. The propertis of this substance are described, and its structure is confirmed by mass spectrometry and by partial synthesis.

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