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Sigma-Aldrich

L-Arginine

SAJ special grade, ≥98.0%

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid

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Linear Formula:
H2NC(=NH)NH(CH2)3CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
174.20
Beilstein:
1725413
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
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grade

SAJ special grade

Assay

≥98.0%

availability

available only in Japan

mp

222 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

peptide synthesis

SMILES string

N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H14N4O2/c7-4(5(11)12)2-1-3-10-6(8)9/h4H,1-3,7H2,(H,11,12)(H4,8,9,10)/t4-/m0/s1

InChI key

ODKSFYDXXFIFQN-BYPYZUCNSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Substrate of nitric oxide synthase, which is converted to citrulline and nitric oxide (NO). Induces insulin release by a nitric oxide-dependent mechanism.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Diane N Singhroy et al.
Retrovirology, 10, 73-73 (2013-07-23)
Protein arginine methyltransferase 6 (PRMT6) is a nuclear enzyme that methylates arginine residues on histones and transcription factors. In addition, PRMT6 inhibits HIV-1 replication in cell culture by directly methylating and interfering with the functions of several HIV-1 proteins, i.e.
Kaoru Kumazaki et al.
Nature, 509(7501), 516-520 (2014-04-18)
Newly synthesized membrane proteins must be accurately inserted into the membrane, folded and assembled for proper functioning. The protein YidC inserts its substrates into the membrane, thereby facilitating membrane protein assembly in bacteria; the homologous proteins Oxa1 and Alb3 have
John Pernow et al.
Cardiovascular research, 98(3), 334-343 (2013-02-19)
Functional integrity of the vascular endothelium is of fundamental importance for normal vascular function. A key factor regulating endothelial function is the bioavailability of nitric oxide (NO). Recently, the enzyme arginase has emerged as an important regulator of NO production
Hartmut Grasemann et al.
Current pharmaceutical design, 18(5), 726-736 (2012-01-11)
The concentrations of nitric oxide are decreased in airways of patients with cystic fibrosis. The reasons for this nitric oxide deficiency are incompletely understood but may include reduced production from nitric oxide synthases due to decreased expression, the enzymes in
Palaniraja Thandapani et al.
Molecular cell, 50(5), 613-623 (2013-06-12)
Motifs rich in arginines and glycines were recognized several decades ago to play functional roles and were termed glycine-arginine-rich (GAR) domains and/or RGG boxes. We review here the evolving functions of the RGG box along with several sequence variations that

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