Seleno-amino acid found in Astragalus bisulcatus

Science. 1960 Sep 2;132(3427):618. doi: 10.1126/science.132.3427.618.

Abstract

Ion-exchange and filter-paper columns were used in a separation of amino acids from an extract of Astragalus bisulcatus. Two amino acids were identified, S-methylcysteine and Se-methylselenocysteine.

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids*
  • Cysteine*
  • Plants / chemistry*
  • Selenium*
  • Selenocysteine*

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Selenocysteine
  • S-methylcysteine
  • Selenium
  • Cysteine
  • mecysteine
  • selenomethylselenocysteine