Desmosine

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.

Desmosin Desmosine Desmosina Десмозин デスモシン Десмозин 鎖鏈素