Allysine
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allysine-251-9127930
title:
Allysine
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Allysine is a derivative of lysine that features a formyl group in place of the terminal amine. The free amino acid does not exist, but the allysine residue does. It is produced by aerobic oxidation of lysine residues by the enzyme lysyl oxidase. The transformation is an example of a post-translational modification. The semialdehyde form exists in equilibrium with a cyclic derivative. Allysine is involved in the production of elastin and collagen. Increased allysine concentration in tissues has
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Chemical compound
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allysine
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2023-10-03T09:01:16Z
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