In neonatal mammals, arginine is synthesized in the enterocyte, with either proline or glutamate as the dietary precursor. We have shown several times in piglets that proline is the only precursor ...

When L-arginine is converted into nitric oxide, it can help promote blood flow, bring more oxygen throughout the body, and smooth muscle relaxation. All of these factors are essential for erections.

Pegargiminase is a PEGylated therapeutic protein based on a microbial enzyme, arginine deiminase (ADI). It converts extracellular arginine into citrulline, thus blocking the external supply of ...