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Cysteine

Cysteine is an amino acid that is vital for many biological processes in the human body. It plays a key role in the formation of proteins and is used as a precursor of other molecules such as Coenzyme A, Glutathione and taurine. Cysteine is also important for the regulation of antioxidant activity in the body, and i…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 5 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 71× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cysteine is an amino acid that is vital for many biological processes in the human body. It plays a key role in the formation of proteins and is used as a precursor of other molecules such as Coenzyme A, Glutathione and taurine. Cysteine is also important for the regulation of antioxidant activity in the body, and is involved in muscle growth and wound healing. Supplementation of cysteine can help to improve the body’s antioxidant defence system and reduce oxidative stress. It is also beneficial for healthy skin and hair, and can help to boost the immune system.

Research published in this journal

5 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 5 articles above have been cited 71 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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