Citrulline
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Citrulline Definition
A non-essential amino acid. In hepatocytes, L-citrulline is synthesized in the urea cycle by the addition of carbon dioxide and ammonia to ornithine. L-citrulline is converted into L-arginine by the enzymes argininosuccinate synthetase and argininosuccinate lyase in the presence of L-aspartate and ATP. Subsequently, L-arginine is converted to nitric oxide by nitric oxide synthase and L-citrulline is regenerated as a by-product.
Citrulline Synonyms
L-Citrulline, 2-Amino-5-(carbamoylamino)pentanoic Acid, Citrulline, N5-(Aminocarbonyl)-L-ornithine
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