GeneGENE RECORD

ASS1

ASS1 contributes to Argininosuccinate synthase.

Urea cycleHomo sapiens
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER445NCBI Gene record
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ASS1 is a gene: a stretch of DNA that carries instructions used to make a functional RNA or protein.

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Record type: gene. ASS1 contributes to Argininosuccinate synthase.
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This gene contributes to ASS1Its enzyme and pathway connections are listed below.

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Argininosuccinate formation

Argininosuccinate synthase joins citrulline to aspartate, using ATP to AMP.

Urea cycle · irreversible