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ARGINASE

Synonym(s):L-Arginine amidinase;L-Arginine amidino-hydrolase

  • CAS NO.:9000-96-8
  • Molecular Weight: 0
  • MDL number: MFCD00081368
  • EINECS: 232-570-3
  • Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is ARGINASE?

The Uses of ARGINASE

Biochemical research.

Definition

An enzyme that produces ornithine and urea by splitting arginine. It is found in liver.

General Description

L-arginase is also called as L-arginine amidinohydrolase. It exists in two forms, such as arginase-1 and arginase-2. Arginase-1 is present in liver cells and arginase-2 is seen usually in extrahepatic tissues like, kidney, brain, skeletal muscle, small intestine and the lactating mammary gland. Arginase -2 is mapped to human chromosome 14q24.1?24.3.

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-arginase hydrolyze L-arginine into L-ornithine and urea, which is the last step of the urea cycle in the liver of ureotelic species. Arginase plays a major role in the mammalian immune system and the enzyme participates in several aspects of inflammation.

Properties of ARGINASE

storage temp.  -20°C
form  powder
color  slightly yellow
EPA Substance Registry System Arginase (9000-96-8)

Safety information for ARGINASE

Computed Descriptors for ARGINASE

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