Lysine is an essential amino acid used in protein synthesis. Lysine can be transported into the cell by probable cadaverine (also known as lysine antiporter). Once inside the cell, lysine is decarboxylated by lysine decarboxylase to cadaverine. Cadaverine can then exit the cell via the same type of transporter as lysine (probable cadaverine). Alternatively, lysine can be produced during lysine biosynthesis (from aspartic acid) inside the cell and used in the same pathway.

Lysine Degradation References