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