Term Name: argininosuccinate synthase activity
Synonyms: arginine succinate synthetase activity, argininosuccinate synthetase activity, argininosuccinic acid synthetase activity, arginosuccinate synthetase activity, citrulline--aspartate ligase activity, L-citrulline:L-aspartate ligase (AMP-forming)
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: ATP + L-citrulline + L-aspartate = AMP + diphosphate + (N(omega)-L-arginino)succinate.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004055]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: ligase activity, forming carbon-nitrogen bonds