Asparagine is a non-essential amino acid that plays diverse roles beyond protein synthesis in both normal and malignant cells. Its availability is governed by intracellular synthesis through ...

Research indicates that brain cells depend on the local synthesis of asparagine to function properly. "The cells of the body can do without it because they use asparagine provided through diet.

Germinal centre (GC) B cells are important for establishing immune defence. Despite having some of the highest proliferation rates among mammalian cells, their metabolism remains unusual and not fully ...