Nα-Acetyl-L-lysine is a biologically available N-terminal capped form of the proteinogenic α amino acid L-lysine. Nα-Acetyl-L-lysine is a substrate used to study and characterize lysyl oxidize(s).
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Applications
Nα-Acetyl-L-lysine is a biologically available N-terminal capped form of the proteinogenic α amino acid L-lysine. Nα-Acetyl-L-lysine is a substrate used to study and characterize lysyl oxidize(s).
Solubility
Soluble in water (miscible), and 80% acetic acid (50 mg/ml--clear colorless solution)).
Notes
Protect from heat. Store away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Brian P Hudsona.; Maria A Martinez-Yamout.; Jane Dyson, H.; Peter E Wright. Solution structure and acetyl-lysine binding activity of the GCN5 bromodomain1. Journal of Molecular Biology. 2000, 304, (3), 355-370.
- Geratz JD.; Cheng MC. The inhibition of urokinase by aromatic diamidines. Thrombosis et Diathesis Haemorrhagica. 1975, 33, (2), 230-243.