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ar·gi·nine

(är′jə-nēn′)

An amino acid, C₆H₁₄N₄O₂, obtained from the hydrolysis or digestion of plant and animal protein.

[German Arginin, possibly from Greek arginoeis, bright; see arg- in Indo-European roots.]

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arginine

(ˈɑːdʒɪˌnaɪn)

(Biochemistry) an essential amino acid of plant and animal proteins, necessary for nutrition and for the production of excretory urea

[C19: from German Arginin, of uncertain origin]

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ar•gi•nine

(ˈɑr dʒəˌnin, -ˌnaɪn, -nɪn)

n.

an essential amino acid, C₆H₁₄N₄O₂: the free amino acid increases insulin secretion. Abbr.: Arg; Symbol: R

[1885–90; < German Arginin]

ar·gi·nine

(är′jə-nēn′)

An essential amino acid. See more at amino acid.

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arginine - a bitter tasting amino acid found in proteins and necessary for nutrition; its absence from the diet leads to a reduced production of spermatozoa

essential amino acid - an amino acid that is required by animals but that they cannot synthesize; must be supplied in the diet

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Arginin

αργινίνη

arginine

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Some of the components include 1) Acetyl-L-Carnitine, Alpha GPC, Huperzine A and L-Tyrosine for enhanced mental performance; 2) Beet Root Extract, L-Arginine for improved blood circulation; 3) Beta Alanine, Caffeine, L-Citrulline for energy, endurance and strength; and 4) Coconut Water for hydration support.

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ASA is a rare genetic urea cycle disorder characterised by deficiency or lack of the enzyme argininosuccinate lyase (ASL), which is central to two metabolic pathways: the liver-based urea cycle, which detoxifies ammonia and the citrulline-nitric oxide cycle, which synthesises nitric oxide from L-arginine.

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(9) L-arginine is readily available over the counter and is popular as a nutritional supplement to increase muscle mass.

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Summary: Carbon microspheres (CMs) with a diameter of 5 -10 um have been synthesized by hydrothermal carbonization of starch and L-arginine. The surface property and structure of CMs were examined by FT-IR spectra, N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms and SEM images.

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With L-arginine (10, 100, 300, and 500 [micro]M), the protocol was repeated and the recordings were made 5 min after whole cell mode establishment and a final recording after a 15-min washout.

Nitric oxide modulates ATP-evoked currents in mouse Leydig cells

Amino acids, particularly L-citrulline and L-arginine, are regarded as major types of phytonutrients present in watermelons which may contribute to their reputed and diversified health benefits [6].

Development of Isocratic RP-HPLC Method for Separation and Quantification of L-Citrulline and L-Arginine in Watermelons

The primary vasodilating mediator is nitric oxide, which as a result of biosynthesis is extracted from the amino acid of L-arginine with the participation of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (NO synthase) enzyme [11].

Study of Endothelio- and Osteoprotective Effects of Combination of Rosuvastatin with L-Norvaline in Experiment

The endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) enzyme is involved in mediating vasodilation in vascular endothelium due to its role in the conversion of L-arginine to L-citrulline and NO, the latter inducing vasodilation.

Comparison of Three Sample Preparation Procedures for the Quantification of L-Arginine, Asymmetric Dimethylarginine, and Symmetric Dimethylarginine in Human Plasma Using HPLC-FLD

Herbalife Niteworks is an exclusive formulation containing a blend of two amino acids - L-Arginine and L-Taurine, and is designed to help the body naturally boost the production of nitric oxide.

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A study published in the March 2017 issue of Andrology found that a significant proportion of erectile dysfunction patients have low levels of L-arginine (a nitric oxide precursor).6 Another recent study shows that supplementing with L-arginine and pine-bark extract significantly boosts erectile function.