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L-Carnitine

L-Carnitine is an endogenously synthesized quaternary ammonium compound derived from the amino acids L-lysine and L-methionine.

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What It Is

L-Carnitine is an endogenously synthesized quaternary ammonium compound derived from the amino acids L-lysine and L-methionine. It acts as an essential cofactor in cellular lipid metabolism, responsible for shuttle transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane for subsequent beta-oxidation and ATP energy production.

What It Is Commonly Used For

  • Mitochondrial Fatty Acid Transport: Studied for its role as the rate-limiting substrate for Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase-1 (CPT-1), enabling acyl-CoA entry into the mitochondrial matrix for fat oxidation.

  • Exercise Performance & Recovery: Evaluated in metabolic and sports science models for reducing intramuscular lactate accumulation, improving microvascular oxygenation, and alleviating post-exertional muscle soreness.

  • Androgen Receptor Density Modulation: Researched for its capacity to upregulate testicular and skeletal muscle androgen receptor (AR) expression, enhancing cellular responsiveness to circulating anabolic signaling.

General Purpose

To provide a pure amino acid derivative complex for investigating mitochondrial energy production, beta-oxidation rate dynamics, metabolic substrate utilization, and muscle tissue recovery mechanisms in laboratory research.

Specifications

Property Details
Product Name L-Carnitine
Product Category Metabolic Cofactors & Amino Acid Derivatives
Compound Type Quaternary Ammonium Compound (Levocarnitine)
Primary Goal Mitochondrial lipid transport, beta-oxidation acceleration, and energy metabolism research
Form Liquid solution / Lyophilized powder (vial)
Storage Store at 15°C to 25°C (controlled room temperature) or 2°C to 8°C (refrigerated). Protect from direct light.
Intended Use Laboratory Research Only

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Dosage

750MG

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