Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Arginine

Arginine is an amino acid, and one of the most important building blocks of proteins. It plays an essential role in many physiological processes, including the synthesis of nitric oxide, a gas that helps regulate blood pressure, as well as the metabolism of urea and other ammonia-containing compounds. Arginine is al…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 8 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 31× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Arginine is an amino acid, and one of the most important building blocks of proteins. It plays an essential role in many physiological processes, including the synthesis of nitric oxide, a gas that helps regulate blood pressure, as well as the metabolism of urea and other ammonia-containing compounds. Arginine is also important for cell signaling, immune system function, and wound healing. Additionally, arginine is used in the treatment of several conditions, including heart disease, erectile dysfunction, and mental health disorders. It can be found in a variety of foods, including red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, and whole grains.

Research published in this journal

8 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 8 articles above have been cited 31 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Arginine, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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