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N-ε-formyl-l-lysine (CAS 1190-48-3)

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Alternate Names:
H-Lys(For)-OH
Application:
N-ε-formyl-l-lysine is an analogue of L-lysine
CAS Number:
1190-48-3
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
174.20
Molecular Formula:
C7H14N2O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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N-ε-formyl-l-lysine, also known as N(6)-Formyl-L-lysine (F-Lys), is an analogue of L-lysine used as a reference material in the detection of glycated lysine molecules generated by ribose, lactose and fructose Maillard reactions. N-ε-formyl-l-lysine is an altered version of the natural amino acid lysine. By replacing the carboxyl group with a formyl group, N-ε-formyl-l-lysine becomes a more stable compound. It holds significant value for researchers in the fields of biochemistry, and molecular biology, enabling them to delve into protein structure and function, as well as explore biochemical pathways and metabolic processes.


N-ε-formyl-l-lysine (CAS 1190-48-3) References

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  2. Analysis of glycated and ascorbylated proteins by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.  |  Hasenkopf, K., et al. 2002. J Agric Food Chem. 50: 5697-703. PMID: 12236701
  3. The isolation of Nepsilon-formyl-L-lysine from the reaction between formaldehyde and L-lysine and its identification by OPLC and NMR spectroscopy.  |  Tyihák, E., et al. 1985. J Pharm Biomed Anal. 3: 343-9. PMID: 16867670
  4. Pyrrolysine analogues as substrates for pyrrolysyl-tRNA synthetase.  |  Polycarpo, CR., et al. 2006. FEBS Lett. 580: 6695-700. PMID: 17126325
  5. Investigations on the Maillard reaction of dextrins during aging of Pilsner type beer.  |  Rakete, S., et al. 2014. J Agric Food Chem. 62: 9876-84. PMID: 25220643

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N-ε-formyl-l-lysine, 1 g

sc-295703
1 g
$281.00