Catabolism and use of arginine

Arginine is widely used in the breeding industry. It is an important raw material for the synthesis of protein, and an important nutrient component for accelerating the growth and development of livestock, enhancing immunity and improving reproductive rate. For people engaged in livestock breeding, more knowledge about the metabolism and function of arginine is important to help them obtain more economic benefits.

Catabolism of arginine

After being ingested by animals, arginine can produce highly active NO through the catalytic action of NO synthetase to maintain the vascular permeability of animals. It can also be decomposed into ornithine under the action of enzymes, regulate the synthesis of genes and protein components in animals, and accelerate the proliferation and differentiation of cells.

The role of arginine in poultry breeding

1. Improve livestock reproduction rate

Under the action of enzymes, arginine can be decomposed into NO, which can improve the blood circulation of testis and improve the spermatogenesis ability and quality of testis. At the same time, NO after the decomposition of arginine can also improve the ability of the placenta to supply nutrients to the fetus, which is of great significance to promote the production and development of the fetus, and greatly improve the probability of successful reproduction of livestock.

2. Improve livestock immunity

Under the action of arginase, the catabolism product of arginine has a good effect on promoting the synthesis of protein components in animals and improving the immunity of animals. The breakdown of NO by arginine can cause the expansion of blood vessels in the tissues of animals and improve blood circulation, so as to effectively enhance animal immunity. In addition, arginine also has a certain effect on promoting the development of immune organs in animals.

Arginine is a kind of functional amino acid, which can promote the growth, development and reproduction of livestock. At the same time, it is also a natural alkaline amino acid, with biodegradability, biocompatibility and other properties, is a kind of functional development of a very wide range of amino acid substances.