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N′-Formylkynurenine (CAS 1022-31-7)

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Alternate Names:
N′-Formylkynurenine is known as a photooxidation product of Tryptophan.
Application:
N′-Formylkynurenine is a photooxidation product of Tryptophan, and a photosensitizer of near-ultraviolet radiation by generating singlet oxygen and superoxides.
CAS Number:
1022-31-7
Molecular Weight:
236.22
Molecular Formula:
C11H12N2O4
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N′-Formylkynurenine (NFK) is a photooxidation product of Tryptophan and a photosensitizer of near-ultraviolet radiation by generating singlet oxygen and superoxides. It is an important intermediate in the kynurenine pathway, which is a major metabolic pathway for the metabolism of tryptophan in mammals. N′-Formylkynurenine is also a key regulator of several physiological processes, including the production of neurotransmitters, the regulation of inflammation, and the modulation of oxidative stress.


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N′-Formylkynurenine, 2.5 mg

sc-490237
2.5 mg
$423.00

N′-Formylkynurenine, 25 mg

sc-490237A
25 mg
$2958.00