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aminomalonic acid

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Description

Aminomalonic acid, also known as 2-aminopropanedioic acid, is a non-proteinogenic amino acid that has gained interest due to its potential applications in various fields. It is a structural isomer of aspartic acid and shares similarities with glycine, possessing a carboxyl group and an amino group. While its natural occurrence is limited, its synthesis has been achieved through various methods, including the reaction of glycine with formaldehyde and the hydrolysis of cyanoacetic acid. Research efforts are focused on understanding aminomalonic acid's potential as a precursor for the synthesis of other valuable compounds, particularly those with pharmaceutical and agricultural importance. Additionally, its unique structural features make it a potential target for studying enzyme activity and reaction mechanisms. However, its potential toxicity and instability in aqueous solutions pose challenges for its practical applications.'

aminomalonic acid: aspartase-ammonia ligase inhibitor [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

aminomalonic acid : An amino dicarboxylic acid that is malonic acid in which one of the methylene hydrogens has been replaced by an amino group. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID100714
CHEMBL ID1232731
CHEBI ID17475
SCHEMBL ID209221
MeSH IDM0071566

Synonyms (41)

Synonym
CHEMBL1232731
aminopropanedioic acid
CHEBI:17475 ,
propanedioic acid, amino-
nsc352096
nsc-352096
.alpha.-aminomalonic acid
malonic acid, amino-
2-aminomalonic acid
C00872
1068-84-4
aminomalonic acid
aminomalonate ,
DB02289
2-aminopropanedioic acid
6CCD2D0C-0A7C-484C-9A32-536715A4C39B
2-azaniumyl-3-hydroxy-3-oxopropanoate
AKOS006275017
nsc 352096
alpha-aminomalonic acid
FT-0649907
S6129
SCHEMBL209221
Q-102736
aminomalonicacid
propanedioic acid, 2-amino-
JINBYESILADKFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
DTXSID50147777
mfcd00673796
amino-propanedioate
amino-propanedioic acid
amino-malonic acid
aminopropanedioate
a-aminomalonic acid
F20577
Q27093312
AS-14629
AMY22121
CS-0042514
HY-112052
SY110823

Research Excerpts

Overview

Aminomalonic acid is a strong in vitro inhibitor of L-asparagine synthetase from Leukemia 5178Y/AR and from mouse pancreas. The agent is formally competitive with L- aspartic acid (Ki = 0.0023 M)

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Aminomalonic acid is a strong in vitro inhibitor of L-asparagine synthetase from Leukemia 5178Y/AR and from mouse pancreas; the agent is formally competitive with L-aspartic acid (Ki = 0.0023 M and 0.0015 M for the tumoral and pancreatic enzymes, respectively). "( Aminomalonic acid and its congeners as potential in vivo inhibitors of L-asparagine synthetase.
Cooney, DA; Milman, HA; Muth, R, 1979
)
3.15

Effects

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Aminomalonic acid (Ama) has been isolated from proteins of Escherichia coli and human atherosclerotic plaque. "( Aminomalonic acid: identification in Escherichia coli and atherosclerotic plaque.
Barkley, RM; Kirsch, WM; Kleyer, DL; Koch, TH; Van Buskirk, JJ, 1984
)
3.15
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (2)

RoleDescription
human metaboliteAny mammalian metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in humans (Homo sapiens).
Daphnia magna metaboliteA Daphnia metabolite produced by the species Daphnia magna.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
amino dicarboxylic acid
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (1)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
Threonine Biosynthesis1123

Research

Studies (18)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19904 (22.22)18.7374
1990's3 (16.67)18.2507
2000's1 (5.56)29.6817
2010's8 (44.44)24.3611
2020's2 (11.11)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 27.97

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index27.97 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.00 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.04 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index28.85 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (27.97)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (5.26%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other18 (94.74%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]