ARG1
Metabolic System · Amino Acid Catabolism & Nitrogen Clearance
What happens to excess nitrogen when my body uses protein?
ARG1 makes arginase, an enzyme in the liver's urea cycle. This cycle packages excess nitrogen into urea so it can be removed from the body.
- Common Gene Name
- arginase 1
- NCBI Gene ID
- 383
- Chromosome
- 6
Clinical Evidence Status
Actionability report availableEstablished disease relationship
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| arginase deficiency | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Definitive | Autosomal recessive | View source 2020-06-29 |
| Hyperargininemia | ClinGen clinical actionability | Scored report; not a validity grade | Pediatric | View source 2025-04-22 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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