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 hydrochloride
Lysine acetate
(S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid
6-ammonio-L-norleucine
Lysine dihydrate
L-lys
L-2,6-Diaminocaproic acid
LYS
(S)-α,ε-diaminocaproic acid
Lysine monohydrate
Lysine
Lysinum
L-Lysine
Lysine acid
L-Lysin
Lysina
(S)-lysine
Brand Names
Lysakare
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Olimel 4.4%
Kabiven
Olimel 5.7% E
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5% Travasol Amino Acid Injection With Electrolytes In 20% Dextrose
2.75%travasol Amino Acid InJ.W.eleC.W.5%dex.
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Aminosyn II 8.5% Injection
4.25% Travasol Amino Acid Injection Without Electrolytes In 20% Dextrose
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ProcalAmine
Clinisol
FreAmine III
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Xyzmune
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Hepatasol
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TrophAmine
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4.25%trav. Amino Acid InJ.W.O.elect.5%dext.
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Aminosyn II 7% Injection
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Travasol Amino Acid Inj 5.5%
Smofkabiven Extra Nitrogen
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Primene 10%
Aminosyn II
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Plenamine
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
