Plasma
Homocysteine - 1
Sulfur-containing amino acid formed
in the metabolism
of dietary methionine
Metabolism:
Vitamin B6
Production
dependent on adequate intake of:
Enzymes
regulating homocysteine levels:
CBS
Vitamin B12
Folate
Protein
Converts homocysteine to
cystathionine in presence of B6
Methionine synthase
Converts homocysteine to
methionine in presence of B12
