Arginine
Arginine Brand names, Arginine Analogs
- (S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
- 2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
- Amino acid(Arg-)
- Arginine
- Arginine, L-
- L-(+)-Arginine
- L-Arg
- L-Norvaline, 5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]-
- L-Ornithine, N5-(aminoiminomethyl)-
- L-a-Amino-d-guanidinovaleric acid
- Pentanoic acid, 2-amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]-, (S)-
Arginine Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Arginine Chemical_Formula
C6H14N4O2
Arginine RX_link
No information avaliable
Arginine fda sheet
Arginine msds (material safety sheet)
Arginine Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Arginine Molecular Weight
479.199 g/mol
Arginine Melting Point
221 oC
Arginine H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Arginine State
Solid,white crystalline powder
Arginine LogP
-3.878
Arginine Dosage Forms
Capsule, injection, powder and tablets
Arginine Indication
Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.
Arginine 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.
Arginine Absorption
Absorbed from the lumen of the small intestine into the enterocytes. Absorption is efficient and occurs by an active transport mechanism
Arginine 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.
Arginine Patient Information
No information avaliable
Arginine Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
