Reaction: ATP + L-aspartate + NH3 = ADP + phosphate + L-asparagine
Other name(s): asparagine synthetase (ADP-forming); asparagine synthetase (adenosine diphosphate-forming)
Systematic name: L-aspartate:ammonia ligase (ADP-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 37318-61-9
References:
1. Nair, P.M. Asparagine synthetase from γ-irradiated potatoes. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 133 (1969) 208-215. [PMID: 5820987]