Why is NH4+ toxic in higher animals?

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Why is NH4+ toxic in higher animals?

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This is because it deamination in higher animals takes place solely in the liver. Therefore, ammonium can quickly accumulate and inhibit rate limiting enzymes including the enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase.

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