Nε- (1-Carboxyethyl) -L-lysine
Nε- (1-Carboxyethyl) -L-lysine (CEL) is an advanced glycation end-product formed by methylglyoxal. This compound is a valuable research tool for studying ageing and metabolic diseases like diabetes, as it modulates hippocampal glutamate uptake and S100B secretion in experimental models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
5746-03-2
Product Name Alternative
Nε- (Carboxyethyl) lysine, CEL
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
97.84% (May vary between batches)
Smiles
[C@H] (CCCCNC (C (O) =O) C) (C (O) =O) N
Molecular Formula
C9H18N2O4
Molecular Weight
218.25
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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