homocysteine(English)
- a nonessential sulfur-containing amino acid formed from the demethylation of an essential amino acid, methionine. Plasma folate and vitamin B12 influence homocysteine metabolism as cosubstrate and cofactor, respectively. Elevated levels are associated with vascular damage, promoting atherosclerosis and thrombogenesis through oxidative stress and inflammation. Also denoted as HCY
- B12, tHcy, ECG, ESV, MACE, MI, PCI, PPCI, STEMI
- Coronary circulation, Electrophysiology, Atherosclerosis /atherogenic
- https://doi.org…/1471-2458-6-29
- https://doi.org…pen-2024-097434