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L-Homocitrulline is a non-proteinogenic amino acid, which means it does not naturally incorporate into proteins during biosynthesis. Structurally, it is similar to the amino acid citrulline, but with an additional methylene (-CH2-) group in its side chain. This modification extends the carbon chain length between the amino group and the carbonyl group, altering its chemical properties compared to citrulline. L-Homocitrulline is particularly significant in medical and biochemical research due to its role as a biomarker for certain metabolic disorders. L-Homocitrulline plays a role in cellular metabolism as a key intermediate in the urea cycle. L-Homocitrulline interacts with enzymes such as ornithine transcarbamylase and argininosuccinate synthetase, facilitating the production of citrulline and arginine, which are essential for the detoxification of ammonia.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
4-(sec-Butoxy)-N-(2-phenoxypropyl)aniline, 500 mg | sc-315000 | 500 mg | $284.00 |