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  Flow chart for the chemical processes involv...


Flow chart for the chemical processes involved in the breakdown of methionine, an essential amino acid found in dietary protein. Homocystinuria results when the enzyme cystathionine b-synthase is missing and does not break down homocystine, a converted form of excess methionine. The elevated levels of methionine and homocystein that result from the failure of homocysteine to break down into cystathionine and cysteine causes a disease state that affects multiple body systems. (Gale Group)
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