Desmosine

Agent Name
Desmosine
CAS Number
11003-57-9
Formula
C24-H40-N5-O8
Major Category
Biological Agents
Desmosine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Pyridinium, 4-(4-amino-4-carboxybutyl)-1-(5-amino-5-carboxypentyl)-3,5-bis(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)-; Pyridinium, 4-(4-amino-4-carboxybutyl)-1-(5-amino-5-carboxypentyl)-3,5-bis(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)- (VAN); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Sources/Uses
A rare amino acid present in elastin; [ChemIDplus] "A desmosine cross-link is formed from three allysyl side chains plus one unaltered lysyl side chain from the same or neighbouring polypeptides. It is found in elastin. [Wikipedia]
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