Peptides
L-Carnitine
99%+ Purity
A$69.00
Quantity
1
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Details
- Molecular formula
- C7H15NO3
- Molecular weight
- 161.20 g/mol
- Description
- L-Carnitine is an endogenous quaternary ammonium amino-acid derivative that functions as an essential cofactor in the mitochondrial transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane via the carnitine shuttle. In metabolic and cellular research models, it is investigated for its role in fatty-acid beta-oxidation, mitochondrial bioenergetics, and the buffering of acyl-CoA pools through reversible acylcarnitine formation. It is frequently studied as a biomarker and mechanistic probe in models of energy substrate utilization, oxidative metabolism, and mitochondrial function.
For in vitro research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.