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Cat. No. LCARN500 | 500 mg/mL | Single compound
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L-Carnitine is a small molecule involved in the transport of fatty-acid groups and cellular carnitine metabolism. This listing specifies a solution concentration of 500 mg/mL.
Research use only. Not for human or animal use.
| Form | Solution |
|---|
| Chemical Formula | C7H15NO3 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | L-Carnitine; levocarnitine |
| Molar Mass | 161.20 g/mol |
| PubChem CID | 10917 ↗ |
Vial fill volume and formulation details are available on request. Concentration describes mass per milliliter and should not be read as the total mass in a vial.
Carnitine participates in the mitochondrial acyl-group shuttle, while transporters such as OCTN2 regulate cellular uptake. The linked review describes this biological system; it does not establish the composition or performance of a particular solution.
This review describes OCTN2-mediated carnitine transport and the enzymes that shuttle long-chain fatty-acid groups into mitochondria. It concerns carnitine biology rather than a particular vial formulation.
Longo N et al. · Biochim Biophys Acta · 2016 · PMID 26828774These publications describe their own experimental materials and models, not testing of this product. Research-use policy →
