Lysine (abbreviated as Lys or K) is an α-amino acid with the chemical formula HO2CCH(NH2)(CH2)4NH2. This amino acid is an essential amino acid, which means that humans cannot synthesize it. Its codons are AAA and AAG. Lysine is a base, as are arginine and histidine. The ε-amino group acts as a site for hydrogen binding and a general base in catalysis. Common posttranslational modifications include methylation of the ε-amino group, giving methyl-, dimethyl-, and trimethyllysine. The latter occurs in calmodulin. Other posttranslational modifications include acetylation. Collagen contains hydroxylysine which is derived from lysine by lysyl hydroxylase. O-Glycosylation of lysine residues in the endoplasmic reticulum or Golgi apparatus is used to mark certain proteins for secretion from the cell.
Synonyms
Lysine acid
Lysine monohydrate
L-lys
Lysine
L-2,6-Diaminocaproic acid
Lysinum
Lysina
L-Lysine
Lysine hydrochloride
(S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid
6-ammonio-L-norleucine
(S)-lysine
Lysine acetate
Lysine dihydrate
LYS
(S)-α,ε-diaminocaproic acid
L-Lysin
Brand Names
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Aminosyn RF
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Renamin (amino Acids) Injection
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2.75% Travas. Amino Acid InJ.W.elecw.25%dex
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Aminosyn II 8.5% With 50% Dextrose
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Primene
HepatAmine
Primene 10%
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Nutrineal Pd4
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Lysakare
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Essepna
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2.5%travasol Amino Acid InJ.W.eleC.W.25%dex
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Clinisol
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Synthamin
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Indication
Supplemental lysine has putative anti-herpes simplex virus activity. There is preliminary research suggesting that it may have some anti-osteoporotic activity.
Drug Info/Drug Targets: DrugBank 3.0: a comprehensive resource for 'omics' research on drugs. Knox C, Law V, Jewison
T, Liu P, Ly S, Frolkis A, Pon A, Banco K, Mak C, Neveu V, Djoumbou Y, Eisner R, Guo AC, Wishart DS.
Nucleic Acids Res. 2011 Jan; 39 (Database issue):D1035-41. | PMID:21059682
