Description: Lysine is an essential amino acid in animals, so it must be ingested in the diet. In plants and bacteria, it can be made starting with L-aspartic acid. Through the process of 10 steps and many substrates, starting with L-aspartic acid, Lysine can be formed. A full pathway is provided below.

Related BMRB Molecules

• cis-Aconitic Acid
• DL-2-Aminoadipic Acid
• L-Aspartic Acid
• L-Homoserine
• L-Lysine

For complete information about pathway, see KEGG [map00300]