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PubChem
| Name: | Asparagine |
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| PubChem Compound ID: | 236 |
| Description: | A non-essential amino acid that is involved in the metabolic control of cell functions in nerve and brain tissue. It is biosynthesized from ASPARTIC ACID and AMMONIA by asparagine synthetase. (From Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed) |
| Molecular formula: | C4H8N2O3 |
| Molecular weight: | 132.118 g/mol |
| Synonyms: |
( -)-Asparagine; DL-Asparagine; D(-)-Asparagine monohydrate; Butanoic acid, 2,4-diamino-4-oxo-, (S)-; NSC7891; NSC 7891; EINECS 218-163-3; Asparagine, DL-; L-Asparagine; 2058-58-4.
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DrugBank
Identification
| Name: | Asparagine |
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| Name (isomeric): | DB00174 |
| Drug Type: | small molecule |
| Description: | A non-essential amino acid that is involved in the metabolic control of cell functions in nerve and brain tissue. It is biosynthesized from ASPARTIC ACID and AMMONIA by asparagine synthetase. (From Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed) |
| Synonyms: |
Aspartic acid b-amide; (S)-Asparagine; Aspartamic acid; Aspartic acid amide; 2-Aminosuccinamic acid; Asparagine acid; a-Aminosuccinamic acid; Asparagine; Asparamide; L-Aspartamine.
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| Brand: | Altheine, Agedoite, Crystal VI |
| Category: | Micronutrient, Dietary supplement, Non-Essential Amino Acids |
| CAS number: | 70-47-3 |
Pharmacology
| Indication: | Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance. |
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| Pharmacology: | A non-essential amino acid. Asparagine is critical for the production of the body's proteins, enzymes and muscle tissue. Supplements of this amino acid are claimed to balance nervous system function. |
| Mechanism of Action: | Asparagine, a non-essential amino acid is important in the metabolism of toxic ammonia in the body through the action of asparagine synthase which attaches ammonia to aspartic acid in an amidation reaction. Asparagine is also used as a structural component in many proteins. |
| Affected organisms: | Humans and other mammals |
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