4-Guanidinobutanoic acid
4-Guanidinobutanoic acid (4-GBA) is a metabolite of L-arginine utilized as a specific substrate for studying the human proton-coupled amino acid transporter hPAT1 (SLC36A1) . It is applied in both in vitro and in vivo research to investigate intestinal nutrient absorption and membrane transport mechanisms.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
463-00-3
Product Name Alternative
4 Guanidinobutanoic acid, 4-GBA, 4Guanidinobutanoic acid, 4-Guanidinobutanoic acid, 4-Guanidinobutyric acid, inhibit, Inhibitor, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, Human Endogenous Metabolite
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.88% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:10 mM; DMSO:Insoluble
Smiles
NC (=N) NCCCC (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C5H11N3O2
Molecular Weight
145.16
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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