Target type: biologicalprocess
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of arginine, 2-amino-5-(carbamimidamido)pentanoic acid. [GOC:go_curators]
Arginine catabolism is a complex process that involves the breakdown of the amino acid arginine into various products, playing a critical role in nitrogen metabolism, energy production, and the synthesis of other essential molecules. This process occurs primarily in the liver and kidneys and can be divided into two main pathways:
**1. Arginine degradation via the urea cycle:**
a. Arginine is converted to ornithine and urea by the enzyme arginase. Urea is a major nitrogenous waste product that is excreted in urine. Ornithine is then used in the urea cycle to synthesize citrulline, which is subsequently converted to arginine.
b. This pathway is crucial for detoxification of ammonia, which is produced during amino acid metabolism. The urea cycle efficiently removes excess ammonia from the body, preventing its accumulation and toxicity.
**2. Arginine degradation via the nitric oxide synthase (NOS) pathway:**
a. Arginine is converted to citrulline and nitric oxide (NO) by the enzyme nitric oxide synthase (NOS).
b. NO is a powerful signaling molecule involved in various physiological processes, including vasodilation, neurotransmission, and immune response. It plays a vital role in regulating blood pressure, promoting blood flow, and mediating inflammation.
**Overall, the arginine catabolic process involves a series of enzymatic reactions that break down arginine into essential metabolites, contributing to nitrogen excretion, ammonia detoxification, and the production of signaling molecules like nitric oxide. This process is critical for maintaining metabolic homeostasis and overall health.**'
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| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric oxide synthase, endothelial | [no definition available] | Bos taurus (cattle) |
| Nitric oxide synthase, inducible | A nitric oxide synthase, inducible that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P35228] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Nitric oxide synthase, brain | A nitric oxide synthase 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P29475] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Nitric oxide synthase, endothelial | A nitric oxide synthase 3 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P29474] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Arginase-1 | An arginase-1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:WCB, UniProtKB:P05089] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| N(G),N(G)-dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase 1 | An N(G),N(G)-dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:O94760] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| imidazole | 1H-imidazole : An imidazole tautomer which has the migrating hydrogen at position 1. imidazole: RN given refers to parent cpd | imidazole | |
| s,s'-1,4-phenylene-bis(1,2-ethanediyl)bis-isothiourea | S,S'-1,4-phenylene-bis(1,2-ethanediyl)bis-isothiourea: structure in first source | ||
| n-(3-(aminomethyl)benzyl)acetamidine | N-(3-(aminomethyl)benzyl)acetamidine: structure in first source N-[3-(aminomethyl)benzyl]acetamidine : An aralkylamine that is Nbenzylacetamidine substituted at position 3 on the benzene ring by an aminomethyl group. An inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase. | aralkylamine; carboxamidine; primary amino compound | angiogenesis inhibitor; EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor; geroprotector |
| 2-amino-4-picoline | 2-amino-4-picoline: RN given refers to parent cpd | ||
| 3-bromo-7-nitroindazole | |||
| 7-nitroindazole | 7-nitroindazole: an inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase; exhibits anti-nociceptive activity without increasing blood pressure | ||
| beta-aminoethyl isothiourea | beta-Aminoethyl Isothiourea: A radiation-protective agent that can inhibit DNA damage by binding to the DNA. It also increases the susceptibility of blood cells to complement-mediated lysis. | ||
| pimagedine | aminoguanidine : A one-carbon compound whose unique structure renders it capable of acting as a derivative of hydrazine, guanidine or formamide. pimagedine: diamine oxidase & nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; an advanced glycosylation end product inhibitor; used in the treatment of diabetic complications; structure | guanidines; one-carbon compound | EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor; EC 1.4.3.4 (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor |
| 2-aminothiazole | 1,3-thiazol-2-amine : A primary amino compound that is 1,3-thiazole substituted by an amino group at position 2. 2-aminothiazole: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure | 1,3-thiazoles; primary amino compound | |
| s-ethyl n-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)isothiourea | S-ethyl N-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)isothiourea: structure in first source | ||
| guanethidine | guanethidine : A member of the class of guanidines in which one of the hydrogens of the amino group has been replaced by a 2-azocan-1-ylethyl group. guanethidine sulfate : A organic sulfate salt composed of two molecules of guanethidine and one of sulfuric acid. Guanethidine: An antihypertensive agent that acts by inhibiting selectively transmission in post-ganglionic adrenergic nerves. It is believed to act mainly by preventing the release of norepinephrine at nerve endings and causes depletion of norepinephrine in peripheral sympathetic nerve terminals as well as in tissues. | azocanes; guanidines | adrenergic antagonist; antihypertensive agent; sympatholytic agent |
| lansoprazole | Lansoprazole: A 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxypyridyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. Lansoprazole is a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-isomers. | benzimidazoles; pyridines; sulfoxide | anti-ulcer drug; EC 3.6.3.10 (H(+)/K(+)-exchanging ATPase) inhibitor |
| omeprazole | 5-methoxy-2-{[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl}-1H-benzimidazole : A member of the class of benzimidazoles that is 1H-benzimidazole which is substituted by a [4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl group at position 2 and a methoxy group at position 5. omeprazole : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-omeprazole. Omeprazole: A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. | aromatic ether; benzimidazoles; pyridines; sulfoxide | |
| pantoprazole | pantoprazole : A member of the class of benzimidazoles that is 1H-benzimidazole substituted by a difluoromethoxy group at position 5 and a [(3,4-dimethoxypyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl group at position 2. Pantoprazole: 2-pyridinylmethylsulfinylbenzimidazole proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX and PEPTIC ULCER. | aromatic ether; benzimidazoles; organofluorine compound; pyridines; sulfoxide | anti-ulcer drug; EC 3.6.3.10 (H(+)/K(+)-exchanging ATPase) inhibitor; environmental contaminant; xenobiotic |
| rabeprazole | Rabeprazole: A 4-(3-methoxypropoxy)-3-methylpyridinyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. | benzimidazoles; pyridines; sulfoxide | anti-ulcer drug; EC 3.6.3.10 (H(+)/K(+)-exchanging ATPase) inhibitor |
| etiron | etiron: a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure | ||
| s-methylisothiopseudouronium | S-methylisothiopseudouronium: inhibits nitric oxide synthase; structure in first source | ||
| arginine | arginine : An alpha-amino acid that is glycine in which the alpha-is substituted by a 3-guanidinopropyl group. Arginine: An essential amino acid that is physiologically active in the L-form. | arginine; glutamine family amino acid; L-alpha-amino acid; proteinogenic amino acid | biomarker; Escherichia coli metabolite; micronutrient; mouse metabolite; nutraceutical |
| indazoles | Indazoles: A group of heterocyclic aromatic organic compounds consisting of the fusion of BENZENE and PYRAZOLES. | indazole | |
| citrulline | citrulline : The parent compound of the citrulline class consisting of ornithine having a carbamoyl group at the N(5)-position. | amino acid zwitterion; citrulline | Daphnia magna metabolite; EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor; Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; micronutrient; mouse metabolite; nutraceutical; plant metabolite; protective agent; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite |
| alpha-aminopyridine | alpha-aminopyridine: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #485 aminopyridine : Compounds containing a pyridine skeleton substituted by one or more amine groups. | ||
| oleanolic acid | hydroxy monocarboxylic acid; pentacyclic triterpenoid | plant metabolite | |
| 1,2-Dihydroquinolin-2-imine | aminoquinoline | ||
| 2-amino-3-methylpyridine | 2-amino-3-methylpyridine: structure in first source | ||
| 2-aminothiazoline | 2-aminothiazoline: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in first source & in Negwer, 5th ed, #97 4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-2-amine : A 1,3-thiazole that is 4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazole substituted by an amino group at position 2. | 1,3-thiazoles; primary amino compound | |
| 2-ethylbenzimidazole | |||
| guanoxan | guanoxan: was MH 1976-92 (see under GUANIDINES 1976-90); use GUANIDINES to search GUANOXAN 1976-92; antihypertensive agent similar in its mechanism of action to guanethidine; may cause liver damage | benzodioxine | |
| 1,2-benzisothiazoline-3-one | 1,2-benzisothiazoline-3-one: a preservative in water-based solutions such as paints, cutting fluids, printing inks, cleaning agents, polyvinyl chloride gloves, etc. benzo[d]isothiazol-3-one : An organic heterobicyclic compound based on a fused 1,2-thiazole and benzene bicyclic ring skeleton, with the S atom positioned adjacent to one of the positions of ring fusion. | organic heterobicyclic compound; organonitrogen heterocyclic compound | disinfectant; drug allergen; environmental contaminant; platelet aggregation inhibitor; sensitiser; xenobiotic |
| 5-nitroindazole | |||
| 6-nitroindazole | |||
| guanadrel | guanadrel : A spiroketal resulting from the formal condensation of the keto group of cyclohexanone with the hydroxy groups of 1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)guanidine. A postganglionic adrenergic blocking agent formerly used (generally as the sulfate salt) for the management of hypertension, it has been largely superseded by other drugs less likely to cause orthostatic hypotension (dizzy spells on standing up or stretching). guanadrel: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure | guanidines; spiroketal | adrenergic antagonist; antihypertensive agent |
| ng-nitroarginine methyl ester | NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester: A non-selective inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase. It has been used experimentally to induce hypertension. | alpha-amino acid ester; L-arginine derivative; methyl ester; N-nitro compound | EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor |
| n-(4-nitrophenacyl)imidazole | N-(4-nitrophenacyl)imidazole: structure in first source | ||
| epicatechin | (-)-epicatechin : A catechin with (2R,3R)-configuration. | catechin; polyphenol | antioxidant |
| 1-aminoisoquinoline | |||
| 6-aminoindazole | 6-aminoindazole: depresses gastric acid secretion; structure given in first source | indazoles | |
| 1-phenylimidazole | 1-phenylimidazole: ligand for cytochrome P-450 & inhibitor of microsomal oxidation | ||
| 3-indazolinone | 3-indazolinone: structure given in first source | ||
| 2-aminoimidazole | 2-aminoimidazole: from catabolism of arginine | ||
| 5-aminoindazole | |||
| homocysteine | homocysteine : A sulfur-containing amino acid consisting of a glycine core with a 2-mercaptoethyl side-chain. Homocysteine: A thiol-containing amino acid formed by a demethylation of METHIONINE. L-homocysteine : A homocysteine that has L configuration. | amino acid zwitterion; homocysteine; serine family amino acid | fundamental metabolite; mouse metabolite |
| 3,5-dimethylpyrazole-1-carboxamidine | 3,5-dimethylpyrazole-1-carboxamidine: guanidinating reagent for proteins; RN given refers to parent cpd | ||
| s-methylthiocitrulline | S-methyl-L-thiocitrulline : An L-arginine derivative in which the guanidino NH2 group of L-arginine is replaced by a methylsufanyl group. S-methylthiocitrulline: a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor; structure in first source | imidothiocarbamic ester; L-arginine derivative; L-ornithine derivative; non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid | EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor; neuroprotective agent |
| n(g)-iminoethylornithine | L-alpha-amino acid | ||
| n,n-dimethylarginine | N,N-dimethylarginine: asymmetric dimethylarginine; do not confuse with N,N'-dimethylarginine N(omega),N(omega)-dimethyl-L-arginine : A L-arginine derivative having two methyl groups both attached to the primary amino moiety of the guanidino group. | dimethylarginine; guanidines; L-arginine derivative; non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid | EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor |
| n(omega)-hydroxyarginine | N(5)-[(Z)-amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]-L-ornithine : An N(5)-[amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]-L-ornithine in which the double bond has Z-configuration. N(omega)-hydroxyarginine: can cause vasorelaxation of bovine intrapulmonary artery; structure given in first source | amino acid zwitterion; N(5)-[(E)-amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]ornithine; N(5)-[(hydroxyamino)(imino)methyl]ornithine; N(5)-[(Z)-amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]ornithine; N(5)-[amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]-L-ornithine; N(5)-[amino(hydroxyimino)methyl]ornithine; N(omega)-hydroxy-L-arginine | |
| omega-n-methylarginine | N(omega)-methyl-L-arginine : A L-arginine derivative with a N(omega)-methyl substituent. omega-N-Methylarginine: A competitive inhibitor of nitric oxide synthetase. | amino acid zwitterion; arginine derivative; guanidines; L-arginine derivative; non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid | |
| ng-nitroarginine methyl ester | N(gamma)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride : A hydrochloride obtained by combining N(gamma)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid. | hydrochloride | EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor |
| delta-n-methylarginine | N(5)-methyl-L-arginine : A non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid that is L-arginine substituted by a methyl group at N(5)-position. | guanidines; L-arginine derivative; non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid | |
| 2-amino-5,6-dihydro-4h-1,3-thiazine | 2-amino-5,6-dihydro-4H-1,3-thiazine: RN given refers to parent cpd | ||
| 2-amino-5-methylthiazole | 2-amino-5-methylthiazole: binds the W191G cavity of E coli cytochrome c peroxidase | ||
| Bardoxolone | cyclohexenones | ||
| canavanine | L-canavanine : A non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid that is L-homoserine substituted at oxygen with a guanidino (carbamimidamido) group. Although structurally related to L-arginine, it is non-proteinogenic. | amino acid zwitterion; non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid | phytogenic insecticide; plant metabolite |
| nitroarginine | N(gamma)-nitro-L-arginine : An L-arginine derivative that is L-arginine in which the terminal nitrogen of the guanidyl group is replaced by a nitro group. Nitroarginine: An inhibitor of nitric oxide synthetase which has been shown to prevent glutamate toxicity. Nitroarginine has been experimentally tested for its ability to prevent ammonia toxicity and ammonia-induced alterations in brain energy and ammonia metabolites. (Neurochem Res 1995:200(4):451-6) | guanidines; L-arginine derivative; N-nitro compound; non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid | |
| Nomega-hydroxy-nor-l-arginine | L-alpha-amino acid | ||
| vinyl-l-nio | |||
| arl 17477 | |||
| tenatoprazole | Tenatoprazole: structure in first source | imidazopyridine | |
| 3,3',4,5'-tetrahydroxystilbene | 3,3',4,5'-tetrahydroxystilbene: demethyl derivative of isorhapontigenin; structure in first source; a Syk kinase inhibitor; found in heartwood of FABACEAE; inhibitor of photosynthesis in spinach chloroplasts; may be inhibitor of plant growth; RN given refers to (E)-isomer piceatannol : A stilbenol that is trans-stilbene in which one of the phenyl groups is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 4, while the other phenyl group is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 5. | catechols; polyphenol; resorcinols; stilbenol | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; geroprotector; hypoglycemic agent; plant metabolite; protein kinase inhibitor; tyrosine kinase inhibitor |
| n(6)-(1-iminoethyl)lysine | N(6)-acetimidoyl-L-lysine : An L-lysine derivative that is L-lysine in which one of the hydrogens attached to N(6) is substituted by an acetimidoyl group | L-lysine derivative; non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid | |
| pyrazole-1-carboxamidine | pyrazole-1-carboxamidine: structure given in first source | ||
| pd 404182 | |||
| (S)-2-amino-6-boronohexanoic acid | (S)-2-amino-6-boronohexanoic acid : L-Norleucine substituted at C-6 with a borono group. | non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid; organoboron compound | |
| gw 274150 | |||
| aq4n | AQ4N: structure given in first source | ||
| 2-amino-6-boronohexanoic acid | |||
| oleanonic acid | oleanonic acid: structure in first source | ||
| n-trans-p-coumaroyl-l-tyrosine | N-trans-p-coumaroyl-L-tyrosine: from Theobroma cacao; structure in first source | tyrosine derivative | |
| 1-(4-(3-bromophenoxy)butyl)-1h-imidazole | 1-(4-(3-bromophenoxy)butyl)-1H-imidazole: structure in first source | ||
| sapropterin | (6R)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin : A 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin in which the stereocentre at position 6 has R-configuration. sapropterin : A tetrahydropterin that is 2-amino-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridin-4(3H)-one in which a hydrogen at position 6 is substituted by a 1,2-dihydroxypropyl group (6R,1'R,2'S-enantiomer). sapropterin: RN given refers to parent cpd; co-factor required for catalytic activity of nitric oxide synthases | 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrobiopterin | coenzyme; cofactor; diagnostic agent; human metabolite |
| omega-n-allylarginine | omega-N-allylarginine: inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase; structure given in first source | ||
| 6-hydroxymethylpterin |