noun
- Plural of cystine; a compound formed by the oxidation of two cysteine amino acids, found in proteins and important in biochemistry.
Usage: chemistry; biochemistry; technical
Examples
- Cystines play a crucial role in stabilizing protein structures through disulfide bonds.
- The formation of cystines from cysteine residues is essential for proper protein folding.
- Researchers studied how cystines affect the mechanical properties of hair and nails.
- Disulfide bonds between cystines help maintain the three-dimensional shape of enzymes.
- The concentration of cystines in the blood can indicate certain metabolic disorders.