arginase activity [GO_0004053]

Catalysis of the reaction: L-arginine + H2O = L-ornithine + urea.

arginase activity

ID: GO_0004053

Class

Catalysis of the reaction: L-arginine + H2O = L-ornithine + urea.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
L-arginase activity related synonym 3.5.3.1
canavanase activity related synonym 3.5.3.1
arginine transamidinase activity related synonym 3.5.3.1
arginine amidinase activity related synonym 3.5.3.1
L-arginine amidinohydrolase activity related synonym 3.5.3.1

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