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MeSH Heading: Methionine
Tree Number(s): D02.886.030.676; D12.125.142.557; D12.125.154.549; D12.125.166.676
Unique ID: D008715
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008715
Scope Note: A sulfur-containing essential L-amino acid that is important in many body functions.
Entry Term(s): L-Methionine; Liquimeth; Methionine, L-Isomer; Pedameth
Related Numbers: 63-68-3; 7005-18-7
CAS Type 1 Name: Methionine
NLM Classification #: QU 60
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2013/07/08

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toxicity (TO)

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