Biomedical applications of methionine-based systems.
Biomater Sci
; 9(6): 1961-1973, 2021 Mar 21.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1065971
ABSTRACT
Methionine (Met), an essential amino acid in the human body, possesses versatile features based on its chemical modification, cell metabolism and metabolic derivatives. Benefitting from its multifunctional properties, Met holds immense potential for biomedical applications. In this review, we systematically summarize the recent progress in Met-based strategies for biomedical applications. First, given the unique structural characteristics of Met, two chemical modification methods are briefly introduced. Subsequently, due to the disordered metabolic state of tumor cells, applications of Met in cancer treatment and diagnosis are summarized in detail. Furthermore, the efficacy of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), as the most important metabolic derivative of Met, for treating liver diseases is mentioned. Finally, we analyze the current challenges and development trends of Met in the biomedical field, and suggest that Met-restriction therapy might be a promising approach to treat COVID-19.
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Main subject:
Methionine
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Neoplasms
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Biomater Sci
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
D0bm02180f
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