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Background:Arginase-1 is expressed by liver cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), macrophages, and neutrophils. In mammals, there are three enzymes that metabolise arginine: two arginase isoforms (ARG1, ARG2) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). Arginase-1 catalyzes the breakdown of L-arginine into L-ornithine and urea as the final step in the urea cycle. L-arginine is a ...
Phthalein compounds inter-fere by producing a red colouration.Diagnosis: Ketone bodies including acetoace-tic acid, acetone, and ß-hydroxybu-tyric acid are only produced in the liver. Ketones in the urine are caused by an abnormal carbo-hydrate metabolism. ...