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carbon-11 methionine
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Methionine
Definition
: A sulfur containing essential amino acid that is important in many body functions. It is a chelating agent for heavy metals.
/biosyn /defic /physiol permitted
Other names
Methionine, L Isomer; Methionine, DL Isomer; L-
Isomer Methionine; DL-
Isomer Methionine; Racemethionine; Pedameth; Methionine, L-
Isomer; Methionine, DL-
Isomer; Liquimeth; L-
Methionine
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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carbon-11 methionine [ C-11 Met,C-11 methionine ]
RN refers to L-methionine labeled with carbon-11
58576-49-1
*Methionine
Carbon Radioisotopes
Tomography
, Emission-Computed
Pharma Action
Radiopharmaceuticals
Radiographics 1994 Jan;14(1):101-9