Amino Acids - Urea Cycle

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Description

Urea Cycle Amino Acids are Amino Acids that participate in the Urea Cycle.

 

Biological Function of Urea Cycle Amino Acids

Excretory System

 Urea Cycle Amino Acids facilitate the excretion of Ammonia (formed from the breakdown of the endogenous Nitrogen derived from "spent" Amino Acids) from the body via Urea:

 View the Urea Cycle

 

Types of Urea Cycle Amino Acids

 Arginine

 Citrulline

 Ornithine

 

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