argininelike
Argininelike is a descriptive term used in chemistry and biochemistry to refer to compounds that resemble the amino acid arginine in structure, charge, or biochemical behavior. These molecules typically bear a guanidino or related amidino group and are often positively charged at physiological pH, enabling interactions with enzymes and transporters that recognize arginine.
Examples of argininelike compounds include agmatine (the decarboxylated form of arginine), homoarginine (an extended-alkyl analog with
Biological relevance of argininelike molecules spans multiple pathways. They can act as substrates, inhibitors, or modulators
Applications and cautions: the label is mainly used to categorize compounds in research and drug-design contexts.