L-Carnitine
A naturally occurring quaternary ammonium compound involved in mitochondrial fatty acid transport.
Overview
L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring quaternary ammonium compound biosynthesized from lysine and methionine. It functions as an obligate cofactor for the transport of long-chain acyl groups across the inner mitochondrial membrane via the carnitine shuttle system. L-Carnitine is used in research to study mitochondrial fatty acid beta-oxidation, carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) enzyme activity, and the molecular regulation of lipid metabolism in cell-based models.
Compound Details
Store at 2–8°C. Protect from light. Do not freeze.
This product is intended strictly for in-vitro research and laboratory use only. It is not approved for human or animal consumption, therapeutic use, or any application outside of controlled scientific research.