Aspartátová

Aspartátová refers to aspartic acid, an alpha-amino acid with the formula HOOCCH(NH2)CH2COOH. It is one of the 20 proteinogenic amino acids, meaning it is one of the building blocks used to create proteins in living organisms. Aspartic acid is classified as an acidic amino acid due to its carboxyl group, which can donate a proton and carry a negative charge at physiological pH. This acidic nature plays a role in protein structure and function, particularly in enzyme active sites and interactions with positively charged molecules.

Aspartic acid is synthesized in the human body through intermediary metabolism and is not considered an essential amino acid, as the body can produce it. It is involved in various metabolic pathways, including the urea cycle, gluconeogenesis, and the synthesis of other amino acids and nucleotides. In the central nervous system, aspartate acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter, binding to specific receptors on neurons. It plays a crucial role in synaptic plasticity and learning. Furthermore, aspartic acid is a component of the artificial sweetener aspartame. The L-isomer of aspartic acid is the biologically active form found in proteins.