Merck, MAK095-1KT, Aspartate Assay Kit

Aspartate, the carboxylate anion of aspartic acid, is an acidic, non-essential amino acid involved in protein synthesis and multiple other cellular biochemical pathways. Aspartate contributes to nucleotide synthesis via the synthesis of the precursor inosine mono-phosphate. In the urea cycle, aspartate is a key metabolite, donating a nitrogen group towards the formation of urea. Aspartate is also critical for oxidative phosphorylation as part of the aspartate-malate shuttle, which transfers reducing equivalents across the mitochondrial membrane.