L-Carnitine 600mg
L-Carnitine (levocarnitine) is a quaternary ammonium compound required for the transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane, where they undergo beta-oxidation. It is synthesized endogenously from lysine and methionine and is also the single active in this listing, unlike the multi-component Lipo-C blends. This listing contains 600mg per vial. Supplied strictly for in-vitro research and laboratory use only. Not for human or animal use.
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Mechanism of Action
L-Carnitine is the substrate of the carnitine shuttle. Longo et al. (2016) review how carnitine palmitoyltransferase I esterifies long-chain acyl-CoA to acylcarnitine at the outer mitochondrial membrane, the carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase moves it across the inner membrane, and carnitine palmitoyltransferase II regenerates acyl-CoA inside the matrix for beta-oxidation. Cellular uptake proceeds through the OCTN2 transporter.
Properties
CAS Number
541-15-1
Molecular Formula
C7H15NO3
Molecular Weight
161.20 Da
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light.
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Quality & Testing
- No third-party certificate has been published for this compound yet.
- USA-based; dispatched from Phoenix, Arizona.
- Supplied strictly for in-vitro laboratory research — not for human use.
Certificates are published for each lot we have tested — see the 14 published so far.
Research Applications
References & Citations
(1)Carnitine transport and fatty acid oxidation
Longo N, Frigeni M, Pasquali M.
Research Use Only
This product is intended strictly for in-vitro research, educational, and laboratory use. Not for human consumption. The information provided is based on published research and does not constitute medical advice.