Lanthionine
Lanthionine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid featuring a thioether-linked β-carbon, serving as a core structural motif in lantibiotic antibiotics. It acts as an inhibitor of diaminopimelate epimerase (Ki = 420 μM), making it a relevant tool for studying bacterial cell wall biosynthesis in biochemical and microbiological research.
Product Specifications
Product Name Alternative
NSC83248
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.91% (May vary between batches)
Molecular Weight
208.24
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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