Asparagine, Aspartate Catabolism to Oxaloacetate

The video tutorial explores the catabolic pathways of asparagine and aspartate, comparing them to those of glutamine and glutamate. It highlights the role of enzymes like asparagine ace and glutamate dehydrogenase, emphasizing their structural and mechanistic similarities and differences. The tutorial also delves into the specificity of asparagine ace, its targets, and its role in aspartame catabolism. Finally, it discusses the glucogenic nature of asparagine and aspartate, explaining their conversion into oxaloacetate and subsequent entry into gluconeogenesis.

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