Ornithine Written by NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d   

Definition of Ornithine A naturally occurring amino acid found in meat, fish, dairy and eggs. Ornithine is one of the key reactants in the urea cycle that is responsible for 80% of the nitrogen excretion in the body. Ornithine enhances liver function and helps detoxify harmful substances. Ornithine is from the group Dietary Amino Acid Non-Essential Amino Acid Other Names for Ornithine Ornithine Source NCI Thesaurus License

 

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