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Homocycteine and Its Metabolism

Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Many people have never heard of homocycteine, yet elevated levels of this naturally occurring amino acid can actually increase risk of some serious helth conditions. Homocysteine is an amino acid. Amino acids are chemicals in your blood that help create proteins. Vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and vitamin B9 (folate) break down homocysteine to generate other chemicals your body needs. Many people have never heard of homocycteine, yet elevated levels of this naturally occurring amino acid can actually increase risk of some serious helth conditions.
Language: English
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6968067805
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