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    GlossaryL-cystine

    amino acid formed by linking two cysteine molecules

    L-cystine is an amino acid that forms when two molecules of cysteine, another amino acid, are linked by a disulfide bond. It plays a crucial role in the structure and strength of hair, skin, and nails by contributing to the formation of keratin, a key structural protein.

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