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Medchemexpress LLC 2-Ketoglutaric acid | 328-50-7 | 99.68% | 146.10 | 1MG

Supplier: Medchemexpress LLC HYW013636S11MG
2-Ketoglutaric acid (Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid) is an intermediate involved in the production of ATP or GTP within the Krebs cycle. It also serves as the primary carbon skeleton for nitrogen-assimilatory reactions. Additionally, 2-Ketoglutaric acid functions as a reversible inhibitor of tyrosinase, with an IC50 of 15 mM.
- Reduction of ammonia levels formed in the lung and general ammonia detoxification.
- Protective role against lipid peroxidation.
- Neuroprotective effect against cyanide poisoning.
- Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of amino acids and nucleotides.
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