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aspartate
This term is primarily used in biochemistry and pharmacology to describe a specific amino acid or its corresponding salt. It carries a neutral, technical register and is almost exclusively found in scientific literature, medical reports, or food chemistry contexts.
In a chemical context, it is important to distinguish aspartate from aspartame; while aspartate is a naturally occurring amino acid or a salt, aspartame is a synthetic dipeptide sweetener that contains aspartate as one of its building blocks.
Meanings
Examples
The lab technician measured the concentration of aspartate in the sample.
The lab technician measured the concentration of aspartate in the sample.
I wonder if this diet soda contains aspartate as part of its sweetener.
Aspartate acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
Aspartate acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
Check the label to see if there is any aspartate in the ingredients list.
The protein synthesis pathway requires a steady supply of aspartate.
Wait, does this supplement use aspartate or a different amino acid derivative?
Wait, does this supplement use aspartate or a different amino acid derivative?
The enzyme catalyzes the conversion of oxaloacetate into aspartate.
The enzyme catalyzes the conversion of oxaloacetate into aspartate.
High levels of aspartate in the brain can lead to excitotoxicity.