Cystine

Optimal Result: 25 - 90 qM/g creatinine.

Cystine is formed from the oxidation of cysteine, or from the degradation of glutathione oxidation products. It is two cysteines linked together with a disulfide bond.

The urine FMV amino acid test reports cysteine and cystine separately. The plasma amino acid test combines both cysteine and cystine as one biomarker.

References:

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What does it mean if your Cystine result is too low?

Anything that may lower cysteine, could potentially contribute to low cystine levels. Low cystine may be seen specifically in low animal protein diets.

What does it mean if your Cystine result is too high?

Anything that elevates cysteine, could potentially contribute to higher levels of cystine.

Elevations of cystine may be associated with increased oxidative stress; antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, E and plant- based antioxidants may be considered.

In plasma, cystine is increased with age, obesity, cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, HIV infection, carotid intima media thickness, endothelial cell function, type 2 diabetes, and age- related macular degeneration.

Cystinuria is an inherited renal transport disorder that features poor renal conservation and increased urinary excretion of cystine and other amino acids and metabolites. This condition is associated with renal calculi formation. Genova’s profiles are not meant to diagnose inherited cystinuria. If suspected, due diligence with conventional medicine work up is recommended.

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