Pharmacologic Substance
lysine Audio
ly·sine [ lahy-seen, -sin ]
Brand Names:
Aminosyn 10%, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn 3.5 % M, Sulfite Free; Aminosyn 7 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn 8.5 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn 8.5%, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn II 10 %; Aminosyn II 15%; Aminosyn II 7 %, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn II 8.5 % with Electrolytes, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn II 8.5 %, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn-HBC 7 %, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn-PF 10 %, Sulfite-Free; Aminosyn-PF 7%; Aminosyn-RF 5.2 %, Sulfite-Free; Clinimix 2.75/5; Clinimix 4.25/10; Clinimix 4.25/20; Clinimix 4.25/25; Clinimix 4.25/5; Clinimix 5/15; Clinimix 5/20; Clinimix 5/25; Clinimix E 2.75/10; Clinimix E 2.75/5; Clinimix E 4.25/10; Clinimix E 4.25/25; Clinimix E 4.25/5; Clinimix E 5/15; Clinimix E 5/20; Clinimix E 5/25; Clinisol 15; FreAmine 6.9; Freamine III 10; Hepatamine 8; L-Formula; Nephramine; Novamine 15%; Plenamine; PremaSol; ProcalAmine 3; Prosol; Travasol 10; Trophamine 10 %; Trophamine 6 %
Effect:
Metabolic Activity Alteration
May Prevent:
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
May Treat:
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; DrugInfo; PDR
Definitions related to lysine:
  • Amino acid with side chain -(CH2)4NH3+.
    CRCH Nutrition Terminology
    Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 2021
  • An essential amino acid. It is often added to animal feed.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Essential aminoacid necessary for optimal growth in infants and for maintenance of nitrogen equilibrium in adult humans.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • One of nine essential amino acids in humans required for growth and tissue repair, Lysine is supplied by many foods, especially red meats, fish, and dairy products. Lysine seems to be active against herpes simplex viruses and present in many forms of diet supplements. The mechanism underlying this effect is based on the viral need for amino acid arginine; lysine competes with arginine for absorption and entry into cells. Lysine inhibits HSV growth by knocking out arginine. (NCI04)
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (l-lysine) A nutritional supplement containing the biologically active L-isomer of the essential amino acid lysine, with potential anti-mucositis activity. Upon oral intake, L-lysine promotes healthy tissue function, growth and healing and improves the immune system. L-Lysine promotes calcium uptake, is essential for carnitine production and collagen formation. As collagen is essential for connective tissue maintenance, this agent may also help heal mucosal wounds. This may help decrease and prevent mucositis induced by radiation or chemotherapy.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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