Term Name: lysidine zwitterion
Synonyms: 2-{[(5S)-5-amino-5-carboxylatopentyl]amino}-6-imino-3-(beta-D-ribofuranosyl)-3,6-dihydropyrimidin-1-ium, N*
Definition: A zwitterion obtained by transfer of a proton from the carboxy group to the cytidine ring of lysidine. Nucleoside used in tRNA Ile2 at position 34. Ensures the tRNA only charges Ile and not Met.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:64326]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: zwitterion