Figure 1.
Fig. 1. The argininosuccinate synthetase mechanism. Step
1, activated citrulline-adenylate is formed, releasing inorganic
pyrophosphate. Step 2, nucleophilic attack by aspartate amino
group forms argininosuccinate and releases AMP.
The above figure is reprinted
by permission from the ASBMB:
J Biol Chem
(2002,
277,
13074-13081)
copyright 2002.
