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lysine
lizinLysine is an electrically charged amino acids with basic side chains. Lysine is a base, as are arginine and histidine. The amino group is highly reactive and often participates in reactions at the active centers of enzymes. Lysine plays an important role in coordinating negatively charged ligands. It is an essential amino acid, which means that humans cannot synthesize it, so it must be ingested.
- Abbreviations: Lys, K
- IUPAC name: 2,6-diaminohexanoic acid
- Molecular formula: C6H14N2O2
- Molecular weight: 146.19 g/mol
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