Definitions for aspartic acid
əˈspɑr tɪkas·par·tic acid

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1. aspartic acidnoun

   a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and occurring naturally in sugar beets and sugar cane

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1. aspartic acidnoun

   A nonessential amino acid, L-u03B1-amino-succinic acid, (CHNO), found in animal protein and in sugar beet etc.

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1. Aspartic acid

   Aspartic acid (symbol Asp or D; the ionic form is known as aspartate), is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. Like all other amino acids, it contains an amino group and a carboxylic acid. Its α-amino group is in the protonated –NH+3 form under physiological conditions, while its α-carboxylic acid group is deprotonated −COO− under physiological conditions. Aspartic acid has an acidic side chain (CH2COOH) which reacts with other amino acids, enzymes and proteins in the body. Under physiological conditions (pH 7.4) in proteins the side chain usually occurs as the negatively charged aspartate form, −COO−. It is a non-essential amino acid in humans, meaning the body can synthesize it as needed. It is encoded by the codons GAU and GAC. D-Aspartate is one of two D-amino acids commonly found in mammals.[3] In proteins aspartate sidechains are often hydrogen bonded to form asx turns or asx motifs, which frequently occur at the N-termini of alpha helices. The L-isomer of Asp is one of the 22 proteinogenic amino acids, i.e., the building blocks of proteins. Aspartic acid, like glutamic acid, is classified as an acidic amino acid, with a pKa of 3.9, however in a peptide this is highly dependent on the local environment, and could be as high as 14. Asp is pervasive in biosynthesis.

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1. aspartic acid

   Aspartic acid, often abbreviated as Asp or D, is an alpha amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It carries a negative charge under physiological conditions due to its carboxyl group and is known for its role in the metabolic functions and enzyme activity in the human body. This amino acid is non-essential in humans, meaning our bodies can usually produce enough of it and it doesn't need to be obtained through diet, although it can also be found in certain foods like poultry, sugar cane, and avocados. It is closely related to another amino acid known as glutamic acid.

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1. Aspartic acid

   Aspartic acid is an α-amino acid with the chemical formula HOOCCHCH2COOH. The carboxylate anion, salt, or ester of aspartic acid is known as aspartate. The L-isomer of aspartate is one of the 20 proteinogenic amino acids, i.e., the building blocks of proteins. Its codons are GAU and GAC. Aspartic acid is, together with glutamic acid, classified as an acidic amino acid with a pKa of 3.9, however in a peptide the pKa is highly dependent on the local environment. A pKa as high as 14 is not at all uncommon. Aspartate is pervasive in biosynthesis. As with all amino acids, the presence of acid protons depends on the residue's local chemical environment and the pH of the solution.

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1. Aspartic Acid

   One of the non-essential amino acids commonly occurring in the L-form. It is found in animals and plants, especially in sugar cane and sugar beets. It may be a neurotransmitter.

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   The numerical value of aspartic acid in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

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   The numerical value of aspartic acid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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