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'''5-Hydroxylysine''' is an [[amino acid]] with the molecular formula C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>14</sub>N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. It is a [[hydroxy]] derivative of [[lysine]]. It is most widely known as a component of [[collagen]].<ref>[http://herkules.oulu.fi/isbn9514267990/html/x319.html Hydroxylysine] at [[University of Oulu]]</ref>
'''5-Hydroxylysine''' is an [[amino acid]] with the molecular formula C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>14</sub>N<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>. It is a [[Hydroxyl|hydroxy]] derivative of [[lysine]]. It is most widely known as a component of [[collagen]].<ref>[http://herkules.oulu.fi/isbn9514267990/html/x319.html Hydroxylysine] at [[University of Oulu]]</ref>


It is biosynthesized from lysine via oxidation by the enzyme [[lysyl hydroxylase]].
It is biosynthesized from lysine via oxidation by the enzyme [[lysyl hydroxylase]].

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Hydroxylysine
Names
IUPAC name
(2S,5R)-2,6-Diamino-5-hydroxyhexanoic acid
Other names
5-Hydroxy-L-lysine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ECHA InfoCard 100.013.388 Edit this at Wikidata
MeSH Hydroxylysine
  • C(C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)[C@H](CN)O
Properties
C6H14N2O3
Molar mass 162.187
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

5-Hydroxylysine is an amino acid with the molecular formula C6H14N2O3. It is a hydroxy derivative of lysine. It is most widely known as a component of collagen.[1]

It is biosynthesized from lysine via oxidation by the enzyme lysyl hydroxylase.

References