N-Acetylcarnosine (Standard)
N-Acetylcarnosine (Standard) is the analytical standard of N-Acetylcarnosine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. N-Acetylcarnosine, a natural histidine-containing dipeptide, is a source of pharmacological principal L-carnosine. N-Acetylcarnosine is a potent ophthalmic agent in human cataracts[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
56353-15-2
UNSPSC
12352209
Target
Drug Intermediate; Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
Smiles
OC([C@@H](NC(CCNC(C)=O)=O)CC1=CNC=N1)=O
Molecular Formula
C11H16N4O4
Molecular Weight
268.27
References & Citations
[1]Babizhayev MA, et al. N-Acetylcarnosine, a natural histidine-containing dipeptide, as a potent ophthalmic drug in treatment of human cataracts. Peptides. 2001 Jun;22 (6) :979-94.|[2]Dubois VD, et al. N-acetylcarnosine (NAC) drops for age-related cataract. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 Feb 28;2:CD009493.|[3]Babizhayev MA, et al. Potentiation of intraocular absorption and drug metabolism of N-acetylcarnosine lubricant eye drops: drug interaction with sight threatening lipid peroxides in the treatment for age-related eye diseases. Drug Metabol Drug Interact. 2009;24 (2-4) :275-323.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
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