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Norleucine (abbreviated as Nle) is an isomer of leucine the α-amino acid 2-amino-hexanoic acid. It is not found in natural proteins. Norleucine is used in experimental studies of protein structure and function. It is structurally similar to methionine however it does not contain sulfur.

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IUPAC name
(2S)-2-aminohexanoic acid

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