| Description | DL-Lysine (Lysine) is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. |
| In vitro | DL-lysine (Lys) is a high-affinity basic amino acid substrate of amino acid transporter b0 + with a Km value in the range of 100-400 μM. |
| Target activity | Amino acid transporter b0,+:100-400 μM |
| Synonyms | (±)-2,6-Diaminocaproic acid |
| molecular weight | 146.19 |
| Molecular formula | C6H14N2O2 |
| CAS | 70-54-2 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: 100 mg/mL (684.04 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Nguyen TV, et al. PEPT1 enhances the uptake of gabapentin via trans-stimulation of b0,+ exchange. Pharm Res. 2007 Feb;24(2):353-60. |