Definition
ChEBI: Lanthionine ketimine is a member of the class of 1,4-thiazines that is 3,6-dihydro-2H-1,4-thiazine substituted by carboxy groups at positions 3 and 5. It is a natural but non-proteogenic amino acid found in human urine and brain. It has a role as a human urinary metabolite, an anti-inflammatory agent and a neuroprotective agent. It is a 1,4-thiazine, a dicarboxylic acid and a sulfur-containing amino acid.
