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
L-Lysin
Lysine
Lysine acid
L-lys
L-2,6-Diaminocaproic acid
LYS
L-Lysine
(S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid
(S)-α,ε-diaminocaproic acid
Lysine monohydrate
Lysina
Lysine hydrochloride
Lysine dihydrate
Lysine acetate
6-ammonio-L-norleucine
Lysinum
(S)-lysine
Brand Names
Smofkabiven
2.5% Travasol Amino Acid Injection With Electrolytes In 10% Dextrose Clinimix
Renamin (amino Acids) Injection
4.25% Travasol Amino Acid Injection With Electrolytes In 20% Dextrose
Aminosyn II 10% With Electrolytes
Aminosyn 8.5% Injection With Electrolytes
Aminosyn II In Dextrose Injection
Aminosyn II 8.5% M In 20% Dextrose (dual Chamber)
Aminosyn
Quick Mix 2.5% Travasol Aa With Electrolytes With 25% Dextrose Injec
Synthamin
2.75%travasol Amino Acid InJ.W.eleC.W.5%dex.
Aminosyn II in Dextrose
Aminosyn-PF 10%
4.25% Travasol Amino Acid Injection With Electrolytes In 20% Dextrose Quickmix
5% Travasol Amino Acid Injection With Electrolytes In 20% Dextrose
Aminosyn Sulfite Free
Nephramine Liq IV
Olimel 5.7%
Lysakare
2.75% Travas. Amino Acid InJ.W.elecw.25%dex
Olimel 4.4% E
NephrAmine
Olimel 7.6% E
Periolimel 2.5% E
4.25% Travasol Amino Acid Injection Without Electrolytes In 25% Dextrose
Aminosyn 5%
Aminosyn II 7% Injection
ProcalAmine
Smofkabiven Peripheral
Hepatasol
Kabiven
4.25% Travasol Amino Acid Without Electrolytes In 5% Dextrose Quickmix
Effervescent Potassium Chloride
4.25% Travasol Amino Acid Injection Without Electrolytes In 20% Dextrose
2.75% Travasol Amino Acid Injection With Electrolytes In 5% Dextrose Quickmix
Aminosyn-PF 7%
Aminosyn RF Injection
Travasol Inj Without Electrolytes 8.5%
Travasol Inj Without Electrolytes 5.5%
Olimel 4.4%
Travasol E
Aminosyn-PF
4.25% Travasol Amino Acid Injection With Electrolytes In 5% Dextrose Quickmix
Travasol Amino Acid Inj 5.5%
Aminosyn II 7% With 10% Dextrose
Nutrineal Pd4
2.5% Travasol Amino Acid Injection With Electrolytes In 10% Dextrose
4.25% Travasol Amino Acid Injection With Electrolytes In 25% Dextrose
Essepna
Aminosyn II with Electrolytes in Dextrose with Calcium
RenAmin
4.25% Amino Acid Injection Without Electrolytes In 20% Dextrose Quickmix
8.5% Freamine III
Smofkabiven Extra Nitrogen Electrolyte Free
Imubolic
5% Travasol Amino Acid Injection Without Electrolytes In 20% Dextrose
Aminosyn 3.5% M
Clinimix E
Travasol
4.25%travasol Amino Acid InJ.W.elecw.5%dex.
HepatAmine
4.25% Travasol Amino Acid Injection Without Electrlytes In 10% Dextrose
Clinimix 2.5% Travasol Aa Without Electrolytes In 10% Dextrose Injec
Aminosyn II 8.5% With 50% Dextrose
2.5% Travasol Amino Acid Injection Without Electrolytes In 10% Dextrose Quickmix
20% Prosol
Olimel 3.3% E
Perikabiven
Plenamine
Aminosyn II 7% With 50% Dextrose
Stye Eye Relief Serum
Aminosyn II 7% M In 10% Dextrose(dual Chamber)
4.25%trav. Amino Acid InJ.W.O.elect.5%dext.
FreAmine III
Premasol - sulfite-free (Amino Acid)
Clinisol
Aminosyn II 5% Inj
TrophAmine
Vamin N
Aminosyn 7%
Smofkabiven Electrolyte Free
2.5%travasol Amino Acid InJ.W.eleC.W.25%dex
Primene 10%
Olimel 5.7% E
Primene 10%-liq IV
Smofkabiven Extra Nitrogen
FreAmine HBC
Aminosyn HF
2.75% Travasol Amino Acid Injection With Electrolytes In 25% Dextrose Quickmix
Olimel 7.6%
Clinimix
Aminosyn 8.5%
Aminosyn II
Aminosyn II with Electrolytes
Novamine
Vamin 18 Electrolyte-free
Primene
Aminosyn II and Dextrose
ProSol
Aminosyn II 8.5% Injection
Xyzmune
4.25% Travasol Amino Acid Injection With Electrolytes In 10% Dextrose
Aminosyn RF
Travasol Amino Acid Inj 8.5%
Aminosyn 10% W Electrolytes
5% Travasol Amino Acid Injection Without Electrolytes In 25% Dextrose
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
