Preferred Label : Methylselenocysteine;
NCIt synonyms : MSC; Se-Methylselenocysteine; 3-(Methylseleno)-l-alanine; Methylselenocycteine; Selenium-methylselenocystine; SeMSC; L-Se-Methylselenocysteine;
NCIt related terms : Se-methyl-seleno-L-cysteine;
NCIt definition : A naturally occurring organoselenium compound found in many plants, including garlic,
onions, and broccoli, with potential antioxidant and chemopreventive activities. Se-Methyl-seleno-L-cysteine
(MSC) is an amino acid analogue of cysteine in which a methylselenium moiety replaces
the sulphur atom of cysteine. This agent acts as an antioxidant when incorporated
into glutathione peroxidase and has been shown to exhibit potent chemopreventive activity
in animal models.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that contains the element selenium (a nutrient that protects
cells against damage) and is found in certain plants such as garlic and broccoli.
Se-methyl-seleno-L-cysteine can act as an antioxidant and may help prevent or slow
the growth of cancer cells. It is a type of amino acid.;
UNII : TWK220499Z;
CAS number : 26046-90-2;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:27812;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000559454; 09612;
Origin ID : C63678;
UMLS CUI : C0074299;
Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
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