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biological source
from non-animal source
InChI Key
QNAYBMKLOCPYGJ-REOHCLBHSA-N
assay
≥98.5%
form
powder
impurities
endotoxin, tested
solubility
H2O: 100 mg/mL
suitability
meets EP, USP testing specifications
suitable for cell culture
Gene Information
human ... CA1(759), CA2(760)
Description:
Packaging
1 kg in poly bottle
10 mg in glass bottle
25, 100 g in poly bottle
Biochem/physiol Actions
L-Alanine is a nonessential amino acid which is highly concentrated in muscle. It is a key player in the Glucose-Alanine cycle, which enables the removal of pyruvate and glutamate from muscle to the liver. Once in the liver, glucose is regenerated from pyruvate and returned to the muscle while glutamate ultimately participates in the urea cycle to form urea. The Glucose-Alanine cycle aides to conserve ATP in muscle for muscle contraction, while the energy burden of gluconeogenesis is imposed upon the liver.
Safety:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter