Argininosuccinate synthase or synthetase (ASS) (EC 6.3.4.5) is an enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of argininosuccinate from citrulline and aspartate.ASS is responsible for the third step of the urea cycle and one of the reactions of the citrulline-NO cycle.
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