Argininosuccinic Acid

Synonyms

Acid, Argininosuccinic

L-Aspartic acid, N-(((4-amino-4-carboxybutyl)amino)iminomethyl)-, (S)-

N-(4-Amino-4-carboxybutyl)amidino-L-aspartic Acid

This amino acid is formed during the urea cycle from citrulline, aspartate and ATP. This reaction is catalyzed by argininosuccinic acid synthetase.