L-Eflornithine
L-Eflornithine is the L-enantiomer of eflornithine and acts as an irreversible inhibitor of ornithine decarboxylase (ODC), exhibiting a KD of 1.3±0.3 μM and a Kinact of 0.15±0.03 min−1. This compound is a research tool for studying polyamine biosynthesis and has been investigated in models of trypanosomiasis and cancer, both in vitro and in vivo.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
66640-93-5
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Smiles
[C@@] (CCCN) (C (F) F) (C (O) =O) N
Molecular Formula
C6H12F2N2O2
Molecular Weight
182.17
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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