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- noun biochemistry An analogue of
cystine consisting of twoalanine residues connected by a singlesulfur atom
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They take their name from the lanthionine amino acids found within their structure (lanthionine-containing antibiotics).
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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During maturation, the prepeptide undergoes posttranslational modifications including the introduction of rare amino acids as lanthionine and methyllanthione as well as the proteolytic removal of the leader.
Elites TV 2009
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