lysine

lysine /ly·sine/ (Lys) (K) (li´sen) a naturally occurring, essential amino acid, necessary for optimal growth in human infants and for maintenance of nitrogen equilibrium in adults. The acetate and hydrochloride salts are used in dietary supplementation and the hydrochloride salt is used in the treatment of severe metabolic alkalosis refractory to treatment.

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ly·sine (lsn, -sn)

n. Abbr. Lys

An essential amino acid derived from the hydrolysis of proteins and required by the body for optimum growth.

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lysine (līˑ·sēn),

n Scientific name: 2,6-diaminohexanoic acid. An essential amino acid found in dairy and meat products, wheat germ, and brewer's yeast. Used to treat cold sores and herpes simplex infections, Bell's palsy, and rheumatoid arthritis. Not for use during pregnancy or lactation or by infants or children.

Lysine.

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lysine

(lī´sēn),
n one of the essential amino acids found in many proteins; needed for proper growth in infants and for maintenance of nitrogen balance in adults. See also amino acids.

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lysine

Lys; a naturally occurring, essential amino acid, important in the formation of collagen, fibrin and keratin. Often the first limiting essential amino acid in growth and production. Nutritional deficiency in Bronzewing turkeys causes deficient pigmentation in the feathers.

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lysine vasopressin

see vasopressin.