L-Arginine

SKU: orb1303428

Description

L-Arginine serves as the substrate for endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), leading to nitric oxide production and vasodilation. This small molecule is utilized in cardiovascular and metabolic research, including in vitro enzyme assays and in vivo models for studying vascular function and experimentally induced acute pancreatitis.

Research Area

Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 74-79-3
• MW: 174.20
• Purity: 98.00% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₆H₁₄N₄O₂
• SMILES: C(CCNC(=N)N)[C@@H](C(O)=O)N
• Target: IL Receptor,Endogenous Metabolite,NO Synthase
• Solubility: H2O:104.00 mg/mL (597.01 mM);DMSO:Insoluble

Bioactivity

• Target IC50:
  HEK293 cells:283 μM (EC50)|L-homoarginine:115.8 μM

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

(S)-(+)-Arginine, IL-2, IL Receptor, ILReceptor, L Arginine, NOSynthase, NO Synthase, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, LArginine, L-Arginine, L-Arg

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

6322