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Ornithine
Definition 1
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. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Amino acid with side chain - (CH2)3NH3+. (NCI Thesaurus/CRCH)
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