Arginase

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Description

Also known as:  Arginine Amidase;  Canavanase

Arginase is an [1] Hydrolase Enzyme.

Biological Function of Arginase

Excretory System

 Arginase catalyzes the metabolism of Arginine (in the Kidneys) to Ornithine and Urea:

  View Arginase''s Participation in the Urea Cycle

These Substances Enhance the Function of Arginase

Minerals

 Manganese is an essential cofactor for Arginase.  [2]

Related Topics

 Arginine

 Hydrolases

 Urea

References

1. Endogenous
2. Manganese and Arginase (Research)

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