Lysine
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Used for
hydroxylysine, lysine analog, lysinemia
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Broader Terms
diaminoacid, primary aminoacid
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Related Terms
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Scope Note
essential aminoacid necessary for optimal growth in infants and for maintenance of nitrogen equilibrium in adult humans.
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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)
- 67 CAS number [56-87-1] EINECS number 200-294-2 SMILES NCCCCC(N)C(=O)O Disclaimer and references Lysine is one of the 20 amino acids normally found in proteins.
- Braverman and others alledge that Lysine is the body's major "Stress fighter.
- Lysine is an important amino acid not only for plants, but also for human.
- DESCRIPTION L-lysine is protein amino acid.
- Lysine is found in particularly low concentrations in the proteins of cereals; wheat gluten, for example, is relatively poor in lysine.
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