Biologically Active Substance
argininosuccinic acid
Subclass of:
Succinates; Arginine
Definitions related to argininosuccinic acid:
  • An amino acid derivative formed through the binding of citrulline to aspartic acid catalyzed by argininosuccinic acid synthetase. Argininosuccinic acid is converted to arginine and fumarate by argininosuccinate lyase in the urea cycle.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • This amino acid is formed during the urea cycle from citrulline, aspartate and ATP. This reaction is catalyzed by argininosuccinic acid synthetase.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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