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lysine

ly·sine

UK/ˈlaɪsiːn/ US/ˈlaɪsin/ uncommon

noun

1.

an essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein

Origin

From lysis + -ine, in reference to its tendency to participate in catalysis.

Phrases

  • insulin glulisine
  • insulin lispro

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