aspartate

[ uh-spahr-teyt ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. a salt or ester formed from aspartic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aspartate¹

First recorded in 1860–65; aspart(ic acid) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

"There are very few molecules out there that can sense the difference between the cancer-causing aspartate and the glycine," Shokat said.

From Science Daily

Shokat's team envisioned a molecule that fit into a pocket of the K-Ras protein, then firmly -- and irreversibly -- bound to the rogue aspartate.

From Science Daily

"Then we could explore the little nooks and crannies that we needed to discover the chemistry of the aspartate."

From Science Daily

It settled into the appropriate corner of K-Ras and bent into a new shape that reacted strongly with the aspartate.

From Science Daily

Amino acid compounds, such as glutamate and aspartate as well as substances derived from nucleic acids dissolved in the cells of some algae, especially nori, are a source of umami flavour.

From Salon