Description
L-Carnitine | Mitochondrial Fatty-Acid Transport Cofactor – Research Compound
L-Carnitine is a quaternary ammonium compound, not a peptide, biosynthesised in mammals from lysine and methionine. It is a standard reagent in mitochondrial and metabolic research.
It is the obligatory carrier of the carnitine shuttle: carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1 conjugates long-chain fatty acyl groups to carnitine at the outer mitochondrial membrane, carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase moves the resulting acylcarnitine across the inner membrane, and carnitine palmitoyltransferase 2 regenerates the acyl-CoA in the matrix.
Common research applications: mitochondrial beta-oxidation assays, acylcarnitine profiling, and metabolic flux research.
Specifications
| Compound | L-Carnitine |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 600mg per vial |
| Purity | 99%+ (HPLC/MS) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | Store lyophilized at minus 20 C, protect from light. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L-Carnitine?
L-Carnitine is a quaternary ammonium compound biosynthesised from lysine and methionine that carries long-chain fatty acyl groups across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
What is L-Carnitine studied for?
Research applications include mitochondrial beta-oxidation flux, carnitine palmitoyltransferase enzyme kinetics and acylcarnitine profiling. All work is laboratory research only.
What purity is L-Carnitine 600mg supplied at?
It is supplied as lyophilized powder at 99%+ purity, verified by independent HPLC and mass spectrometry testing.
For Research Use Only
This material is intended strictly for laboratory and research purposes. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, or consumption. By purchasing, the buyer confirms they are a qualified researcher and agrees to handle this product in compliance with all applicable regulations.
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