Desmosine
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Desmosine | |
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IUPAC name 6-{4-[(4S)-4-Amino-4-carboxybutyl]-3,5-bis[(3S)-3-amino-3-carboxypropyl]-1-pyridiniumyl}-L-norleucine | |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | 11003-57-9 |
PubChem | 25435 |
ChemSpider | 13085543 |
Jmol-3D images | {{#if:O=C(O)[C@@H](N)CCCC[n+]1cc(c(c(c1)CC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)CCC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)CC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N|Image 1 |
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Properties | |
Molecular formula | C24H40N5O8 |
Molar mass | 526.60 g mol−1 |
(verify) (what is: / ?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | |
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A desmosine cross-link is formed from three allysyl side chains plus one unaltered lysyl side chain from the same or neighbouring polypeptides.
It is found in elastin. Desmosine causes a yellow color.
This desmosine is responsible for the rubber properties of elastin.
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