Of or pertaining to aspartic acid or its derivatives

plural of aspartate

(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of aspartic acid.

Synonym of insulin aspart (in mentions where the full name is rendered superfluous by the context)

(biochemistry) A nonessential amino acid, L-α-amino-succinic acid, aminobutanedioic acid, found in animal protein and in sugar beet etc.

(biochemistry) An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of amino groups between biologically active compounds, especially between aspartic acid and glutamic acid

(pharmacology) A short-acting modified recombinant form of insulin (a short-acting insulin analogue) administered by subcutaneous injection in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Trade names (trademarks) include NovoLog, Fiasp, and others.