Ornithine is a non-standard, non-proteogenic amino acid. Ornithine is converted to putrescine via ornithine decarboxylase, which is the first step in the synthesis of polyamines. Additionally, Ornithine is one of the main metabolites that participate in the urea cycle in order to excrete excess nitrogen in the form of urea. In cells, Arginase hydrolyzes Arginine producing Ornithine and Urea (cytosol). Then, ornithine enters the mitochondria, reacts with carbamoyl phosphate forming Citrulline. Ornithine has therapeutics uses: it is administered to patients suffering brain complications caused by hepatic encephalopathy. Additionally, early research has suggested Ornithine may improve performance in some professional athletes. BioVision's Orni
Size
100 assays
Concentration
n/a
Applications
Analysis of urea cycle and synthesis of polyamines,Measurement of Ornithine in biological samples