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Desmosine

A rare amino acid found in elastin, formed by condensation of four molecules of lysine into a pyridinium ring.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.725.762.300, D12.125.072.200

MeSH Unique ID: D003895

Registry Number: 11003-57-9

Entry Terms:

  • 4-(4-Amino-4-Carboxybutyl)-1-(5-Amino-5-Carboxypentyl)-3,5-bis(3-Amino-3-Carboxypropyl)pyridinium

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