Asparagine

Anon-essential amino acid; the p-amide of aspartic acid.


An amino acid, commonly abbreviated asp. In dry, bulk form asparagine appears as a white, crystalline solid. It is found in high amounts in many plants. Detoxifying amino acid.


A nonessential amino acid containing two amino groups, four carbons, and two carboxy groups.


Asparagine is a nonessential amino acid. It is an integral component of the body’s proteins and serves as a major donor of amine groups for the production of other compounds.


Nonessential (produced by the body, not required in the diet) amino acid.


Aminosuccinic acid, a nonessential amino acid.


 


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