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Structural highlights

Function

ARGE_ECO57 Catalyzes the hydrolysis of the amide bond of N(2)-acetylated L-amino acids. Cleaves the acetyl group from N-acetyl-L-ornithine to form L-ornithine, an intermediate in L-arginine biosynthesis pathway, and a branchpoint in the synthesis of polyamines.[HAMAP-Rule:MF_01108]