Asparagine

The amide derivative of aspartic acid and the first amino acid ever isolated (from asparagus, 1806). Its side chain is a common site for N-linked glycosylation — the attachment of sugar chains to proteins, critical for cell surface recognition.

Also known as: asparagine, 70-47-3, (S)-asparagine, Aspartamic acid, agedoite (+14 more)