L-Carnitine

Peptide Name

L-Carnitine

Chemical Name/Structure

• Chemical Name: (3R)-3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate

• Molecular Formula: $C_{7}H_{15}NO_{3}$

CAS Number

• CAS Number: 541-15-1

Research Areas of Focus

Researchers are actively conducting in vitro and laboratory studies on L-Carnitine to investigate its biochemical properties in the following areas:

• Mitochondrial Fatty Acid Transport: Investigating the mechanism by which the compound binds to and facilitates the transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for beta-oxidation.

• Cellular Energy Production: Analyzing downstream cellular pathways that regulate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) synthesis and overall metabolic efficiency in muscular and cardiovascular tissue models.

• Oxidative Stress and Cellular Defense: Studying the role of L-Carnitine in mitigating reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reducing cellular apoptosis (programmed cell death) during states of metabolic or hypoxic stress.

• Reconstitution Stability: Evaluating the solubility, chemical stability, and preservation characteristics of dry lyophilized L-Carnitine when reconstituted with different laboratory sterile solvents.

• Coenzyme A (CoA) Homeostasis: Exploring how the compound aids in maintaining appropriate acyl-CoA/free CoA ratios within cell matrices to support carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.

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