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L-Glutamic Acid (CAS 56-86-0)

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Alternate Names:
(2S)-2-Aminopentanedioic Acid; (S)-(+)-Glutamic Acid; (S)-2-Amino-1,5-pentanedioic Acid
Application:
L-Glutamic Acid is a non-essential amino acid
CAS Number:
56-86-0
Molecular Weight:
147.13
Molecular Formula:
C5H9NO4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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L-Glutamic Acid is often utilized as a tool to probe the function and structure of proteins, given its role as a building block in protein synthesis. Scientists employ L-Glutamic Acid in molecular biology to understand the intricacies of enzyme behavior and substrate specificity, due to its presence in active sites and interaction with other amino acids. It is used to elucidate the mechanisms of neurotransmission and synaptic plasticity. L-Glutamic Acid is also relevant in the production of biodegradable plastics, flavor enhancers, and in bioremediation processes.


L-Glutamic Acid (CAS 56-86-0) References

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  2. Studies on the amino acid fermentation. Part 1. Production of L-glutamic acid by various microorganisms.  |  Kinoshita, S., et al. 2004. J Gen Appl Microbiol. 50: 331-43. PMID: 15965888
  3. Effect of L-glutamic acid on the growth and ammonium removal from ammonium solution and natural wastewater by Chlorella vulgaris NTM06.  |  Khan, M. and Yoshida, N. 2008. Bioresour Technol. 99: 575-82. PMID: 17321741
  4. Mutations of the Corynebacterium glutamicum NCgl1221 gene, encoding a mechanosensitive channel homolog, induce L-glutamic acid production.  |  Nakamura, J., et al. 2007. Appl Environ Microbiol. 73: 4491-8. PMID: 17513583
  5. Terahertz pulse spectroscopy of biological materials: L-glutamic Acid.  |  Taday, PF., et al. 2003. J Biol Phys. 29: 109-15. PMID: 23345825
  6. Fabrication of highly fluorescent graphene quantum dots using L-glutamic acid for in vitro/in vivo imaging and sensing.  |  Wu, X., et al. 2013. J Mater Chem C Mater. 1: 4676-4684. PMID: 23997934
  7. Enzymatic production of α-ketoglutaric acid from l-glutamic acid via l-glutamate oxidase.  |  Niu, P., et al. 2014. J Biotechnol. 179: 56-62. PMID: 24657922
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

L-Glutamic Acid, 10 g

sc-394004
10 g
$297.00

L-Glutamic Acid, 100 g

sc-394004A
100 g
$577.00