SELENOCYSTEINE, DL ISOMER
\sˈɛlənˌɒsɪstˌa͡ɪn], \sˈɛlənˌɒsɪstˌaɪn], \s_ˈɛ_l_ə_n_ˌɒ_s_ɪ_s_t_ˌaɪ_n]\
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A naturally occurring amino acid in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. It is found in tRNAs and in the catalytic site of some enzymes. The genes for glutathione peroxidase and formate dehydrogenase contain the TGA codon, which codes for this amino acid.
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