Biocytin is a chemical compound that is an amide formed from the vitamin biotin and the amino acid L-lysine. As an intermediate in the metabolism of biotin biocytin occurs naturally in blood serum and urine.The enzyme biotinidase cleaves biocytin and makes biotin available to be reused by other enzymes.
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