N-Acetylcarnosine
Product Specifications
UNSPSC Description
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].
Target Antigen
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Peptides
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/n-acetylcarnosine.html
Smiles
OC([C@@H](NC(CCNC(C)=O)=O)CC1=CNC=N1)=O
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
Blue Ice
Product Datasheet
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-133026/N-Acetylcarnosine-DataSheet-MedChemExpress.pdf
Product MSDS
http://file.medchemexpress.com/batch_PDF/HY-133026/N-Acetylcarnosine-SDS-MedChemExpress.pdf
CAS Number
56353-15-2
Available Sizes
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