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Record 1 2003-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

Basic amino acid that functions as an intermediate in the ... urea cycle and is a precursor of pyrroline alkaloids.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
DEF

Acide aminé basique, non constitutif des protéines.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
DEF

Aminoácido no proteico de carácter básico (a-diamino-ca-proico). Participa en el sistema metabólico cíclico que conduce a la biosíntesis de la urea.

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