Lysine is an α-amino acid that is a precursor to many proteins. Lysine contains an α-amino group, an α-carboxylic acid group, and a side chain (CH₂)₄NH₂, and so it is classified as a basic, charged, aliphatic amino acid. It is encoded by the codons AAA and AAG.
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L-Lysine in Pakistan
Formula: C6H14N2O2
ATC code: B05XB03 (WHO)
Molar mass: 146.190 g·mol−1
Solubility in water: 1.5 kg/L
Available: Unlimit
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