ASS1
ASS1 (pronounced as "A-S-S-One") is a gene that encodes for the enzyme Argininosuccinate synthase 1. This enzyme plays a crucial role in the Urea cycle, a series of biochemical reactions in mammals that produce urea from Ammonia.
Etymology
The term "ASS1" is an abbreviation of "Argininosuccinate Synthase 1". The name is derived from the function of the gene. "Argininosuccinate" refers to the compound that the enzyme synthesizes, while "synthase" is a type of enzyme that catalyzes the linking together of two molecules.
Function
The ASS1 gene provides instructions for producing the enzyme argininosuccinate synthase 1. This enzyme is primarily found in the liver and is involved in the urea cycle. The urea cycle is a sequence of reactions that occurs in liver cells. It processes excess nitrogen, generated when protein is used by the body, to make a compound called urea that is excreted by the kidneys.
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