Crystal VI: Full Drug Profile

Crystal VI - General Information

A non-essential amino acid that is involved in the metabolic control of cell functions in nerve and brain tissue. It is biosynthesized from aspartic acid and ammonia by asparagine synthetase. (From Concise Encyclopedia Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 3rd ed)

Pharmacology of Crystal VI

A non-essential amino acid. Asparagine is critical for the production of the body's proteins, enzymes and muscle tissue. Supplements of this amino acid are claimed to balance nervous system function.

Additional information about Crystal VI

Crystal VI Indication

Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.

Mechanism Of Action

Asparagine, a non-essential amino acid is important in the metabolism of toxic ammonia in the body through the action of asparagine synthase which attaches ammonia to aspartic acid in an amidation reaction. Asparagine is also used as a structural component in many proteins.

Generic Name

L-Asparagine

Synonyms

(-)-Asparagine; (S)-Asparagine; (S)-2,4-Diamino-4-oxobutanoic acid; a-Aminosuccinamic acid; 2-Aminosuccinamic acid; Asn; Asparagine; Asparagine acid; Aspartic acid b-amide; Aspartic acid amide; Aspartamic acid; Asparamide; L-Aspartamine; L-2,4-Diamino-4-oxobutanoic acid; L-b-Asparagine

Drug Category

Dietary supplement; Micronutrient; Non-Essential Amino Acids

Drug Type

Small Molecule; Nutraceutical; Approved

Other Brand Names containing L-Asparagine

Agedoite; Altheine; Crystal VI;

Chemical IUPAC Name

(2S)-2,4-diamino-4-oxobutanoic acid

Chemical Formula

C4H8N2O3

Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals