L-arginine

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf amino acid transporter
gptkbp:biosynthesized_from citrulline
gptkbp:CASNumber 74-79-3
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C6H14N4O2
gptkbp:chirality L-form
gptkbp:conditionally_essential_for adults
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Ernst_Schulze
1886
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:meat
nuts
soybeans
dairy products
chickpeas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label L-arginine
gptkbp:isomerOf arginine
gptkbp:IUPACName (S)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid
gptkbp:KEGGID C00062
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D001120
gptkbp:metabolism liver
kidneys
gptkbp:molecularWeight 174.20 g/mol
gptkbp:pKa 2.17
9.04
12.48
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:urea
ornithine
nitric oxide
agmatine
gptkbp:PubChem_CID gptkb:CHEMBL418
6322
CHEBI:29016
DB00114
gptkbp:requires children
gptkbp:role gptkb:urea_cycle
immune function
wound healing
protein synthesis
ammonia detoxification
gptkbp:sideEffect gastrointestinal discomfort
allergic reactions
asthma exacerbation
gptkbp:solubility 148 g/L (20°C)
gptkbp:UNII 94ZLA3W45F
gptkbp:usedFor heart failure
dietary supplement
hypertension
angina
erectile dysfunction
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:arginase
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6