(±)-α-Lipoamide (CAS 940-69-2)
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(±)-α-Lipoamide is a compound involved in various enzymatic processes and is used extensively in biochemistry research. Its primary application in studies is centered around its role as a cofactor in the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex, where it participates in the catalytic mechanism that converts pyruvate into acetyl-CoA, a critical step in cellular respiration. The (±)-α-Lipoamide form indicates a racemic mixture of the compound, containing both enantiomers, which can be useful in comparative studies of enzyme-substrate specificity and the importance of chirality in biological systems. Researchers also employ (±)-α-Lipoamide to investigate its antioxidant properties, as it is known to undergo redox reactions within the cell.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
(±)-α-Lipoamide, 1 g | sc-239160A | 1 g | $260.00 | |||
(±)-α-Lipoamide, 2.5 g | sc-239160 | 2.5 g | $270.00 | |||
(±)-α-Lipoamide, 5 g | sc-239160B | 5 g | $520.00 | |||
(±)-α-Lipoamide, 10 g | sc-239160C | 10 g | $843.00 |