lysine

American  

[lahy-seen, -sin] / ˈlaɪ sin, -sɪn /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. a crystalline, basic, amino acid, H 2 N(CH2 ) 4 CH(NH2 )COOH, produced chiefly from many proteins by hydrolysis, essential in the nutrition of humans and animals. Lys; K

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lysine British  

/ -sɪn, ˈlaɪsiːn /

noun

1. an essential amino acid that occurs in proteins

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lysine Scientific  

/ lī′sēn′ /

1. An essential amino acid. Chemical formula: C ₆ H ₁₄ N ₂ O ₂ .

2. See more at amino acid

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Etymology

Origin of lysine

First recorded in 1890–95; lys- + -ine ²

Example Sentences

Plants use an amino acid called lysine for many things, including as a part of their detection and response to pests.

From Salon

Non-susceptible species lack lysine at this position, which has a large side chain; macaques instead have asparagine, which contributes to HBV resistance.

From Science Daily

To promote these reactions, alternative meat developers will add browning agents, including specific amino acids such as cysteine, methionine and lysine, sugars and the vitamin thiamin.

From Salon

In fact, two amino acids, lysine and ornithine, became more abundant in the gut after infection.

From Science Daily

ADM was the subject of a nonfiction book titled “The Informant” in 2000, and an ensuing film starring Matt Damon, about a 1990s price-fixing scheme for the the animal feed additive lysine.

From Seattle Times