CAS 448235-52-7
:L-Pyrrolysine
Description:
L-Pyrrolysine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is classified as a non-standard amino acid, primarily found in certain archaea and bacteria. It is notable for being one of the 22 genetically coded amino acids, incorporated into proteins through a unique mechanism involving a specific tRNA and a dedicated synthetase. L-Pyrrolysine is characterized by its pyrroline ring structure, which distinguishes it from the 20 standard amino acids. This amino acid plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of methyltransferases, enzymes that transfer methyl groups to various substrates, influencing metabolic pathways. L-Pyrrolysine is typically synthesized in organisms that utilize it for specific biochemical functions, and it is not commonly found in eukaryotic organisms. Its presence in proteins can affect their structure and function, contributing to the diversity of protein functions in extremophiles. Due to its unique properties, L-Pyrrolysine has garnered interest in biochemical research and synthetic biology, particularly in the context of expanding the genetic code and developing novel proteins.
Formula:C12H21N3O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C12H21N3O3/c1-8-5-7-14-10(8)11(16)15-6-3-2-4-9(13)12(17)18/h7-10H,2-6,13H2,1H3,(H,15,16)(H,17,18)/t8-,9+,10-/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=ZFOMKMMPBOQKMC-KXUCPTDWSA-N
SMILES:C(NCCCC[C@@H](C(O)=O)N)(=O)[C@H]1[C@H](C)CC=N1
Synonyms:- L-Lysine, N6-[(3R)-1,5-didehydro-3-methyl-D-prolyl]-
- L-Pyrrolysine
- N6-[(3R)-1,5-Didehydro-3-methyl-D-prolyl]-L-lysine
- (2S)-2-amino-6-[[(2R,3R)-3-methyl-3,4-dihydro-2~{H}-pyrrole-2-carbonyl]amino]hexanoic acid
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L-Pyrrolysine
CAS:L-Pyrrolysine is a specialized amino acid that resides in the archaeal lineage and responds to the amber (TAG) codon found in a few archaea and bacteria.Formula:C12H21N3O3Purity:>99.99%Color and Shape:SolidMolecular weight:255.31
