5-Aminolevulinic acid

Overview

5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA; δ-Aminolevulinic acid; 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid) is an orally active heme precursor. 5-Aminolevulinic acid promotes aerobic energy metabolism and increases ATP levels by enhancing the activity of cytochrome c oxidase . 5-Aminolevulinic acid enhances LPS-induced proinflammatory cytokine production and gene activation, and restores the phagocytic activity and ROS generation capacity of neutrophils. 5-Aminolevulinic acid selectively accumulates protoporphyrin IX in tumor cells; as a photosensitizer and radiosensitizer, it induces ROS burst upon light or X-ray irradiation to inhibit tumor growth. 5-Aminolevulinic acid can be applied to the research of septic shock, melanoma, and cancer radiotherapy.

Application

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Product Information

• Catalog No.: HY-W000450
• CAS No.: 106-60-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H9NO3
• Molecular Weight: 131.13
• Purity: 99.92%
• Storage: Powder -20°C, 3 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
• Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (19.07 mM); Clear solution
• Availability: In-stock

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