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Asparagine

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Non-essential amino acid and primary diuretic constituent; metabolized to sulfur-containing compounds responsible for characteristic post-ingestion urine odor

Research Notes

AsparagusWestern

Established as the primary diuretic constituent of asparagus root in pharmacological literature.

Found In 1 Herb

3D Molecular Structure

Amino acid
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Asparagine

Amino acidBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Amino acid)

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