(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Brand names,
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Analogs
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Brand Names Mixture
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Chemical_Formula
C6H14N4O2
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
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(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
fda sheet
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
msds (material safety sheet)
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Synthesis Reference
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(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Molecular Weight
479.199 g/mol
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Melting Point
221 oC
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
State
Solid,white crystalline powder
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
LogP
-3.878
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Dosage Forms
Capsule, injection, powder and tablets
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Indication
Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Pharmacology
Studies have shown that is has improved immune responses to bacteria, viruses & tumor cells; promotes wound healing and regeneration of the liver; causes the release of growth hormones; considered crucial for optimal muscle growth and tissue repair.
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Absorption
Absorbed from the lumen of the small intestine into the enterocytes. Absorption is efficient and occurs by an active transport mechanism
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
side effects and Toxicity
Oral supplementation with L-arginine at doses up to 15 grams daily are generally well tolerated. The most common adverse reactions of higher doses — from 15 to 30 grams daily are nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Some may experience these symptoms at lower doses.
(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Patient Information
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(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals