iminoaspartic acid (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˌɪmɪnoʊˌæspɑːrˈtɪk ˈæsɪd/
Definition
A non-proteinogenic amino acid, involved in various biochemical pathways, including the urea cycle and the metabolism of other amino acids.
Examples
Iminoaspartic acid is formed through the dehydration of aspartic acid.
The enzyme argininosuccinate synthetase acts on iminoaspartic acid in the urea cycle.
How to Use iminoaspartic acid
- iminoaspartic acid metabolism (noun phrase)
- the process by which iminoaspartic acid is broken down or synthesized in the body — "Researchers have studied the iminoaspartic acid metabolism in various organisms."
- iminoaspartic acid synthesis (noun phrase)
- the process by which iminoaspartic acid is prepared or synthesized in the laboratory — "The synthesis of iminoaspartic acid has been optimized using various chemical methods."
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