Lysine

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Lysine is an amino acid with the single letter code of K and the three letter code of Lys. Lysine is one of three amino acids that is positively charged [1][2].

References

  1. Hernandez,B. et al, 2010,Vibrational analysis of amino acids and short peptides in hydrated media. VI. Amino acids with positively charged side chains: L-lysine and L-arginine,The Journal of Physical Chemistry.B., 114(2),1077-88,Abstract only, Available through: PubMed.gov,(Accessed 12/11/10).
  2. Berg, J. M., Tymoczko, J. L., & Stryer, L. (2002). Biochemistry (5th ed.). New York: W.H. Freeman.