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Tag: Amino acid antagonism

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What is the antagonist of lysine?

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While there is no single pharmacological antagonist for the essential amino acid L-lysine, the amino acid L-arginine serves as its main competitive antagonist for cellular transport. This competitive relationship is a critical aspect of amino acid metabolism and has significant implications for conditions like viral infections and certain inherited metabolic disorders.