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Description
- L-glutamine is an essential amino acid, which serves as a major energy source for cells in culture
- L-glutamine is added for optimal cell performance in a culture medium
- The utilization of glutamine under carbon starvation conditions by cultured Saccharomyces cerevisiae and its relation to the cytoplasmic compartmentation of the transcriptional activator Gln3 has been studied
- The use of glutamine in cultured rat islets to probe a-ketoisocaproate oxidation has been investigated
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 185°C (literature) |
| Color | White |
| Linear Formula | C5H10N2O3 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Quantity | 1 kg |
| Formula Weight | 146.1 |
| Percent Purity | ≥99% |
| Physical Form | Crystalline Powder |
| Chemical Name or Material | L-GLUTAMINE |
Safety and Handling
| Recommended Storage | Room Temperature |
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