L-Ornithine
L-Ornithine ((S) -2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid) is a non-proteinogenic amino acid, is mainly used in urea cycle removing excess nitrogen in vivo. L-Ornithine shows nephroprotective[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
70-26-8
Product Name Alternative
(S) -2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Arginase; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/L-Ornithine.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.85
Solubility
DMSO : < 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C) |H2O : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
N[C@@H](CCCN)C(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C5H12N2O2
Molecular Weight
132.16
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Demura S, et al. Effect of L-ornithine hydrochloride ingestion on intermittent maximal anaerobic cycle ergometer performance and fatigue recovery after exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2011 Nov;111 (11) :2837-43.|[2]Shin S, et al. l-ornithine activates Ca2+ signaling to exert its protective function on human proximal tubular cells. Cell Signal. 2020 Mar;67:109484.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
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Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite; Microbial Metabolite
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