α-Lipoic Acid

SKU: orb1304833

Description

α-Lipoic acid is a mitochondrial cofactor antioxidant that suppresses HIV-1 LTR activation via NF-κB inhibition and triggers ER stress-mediated apoptosis in hepatoma cells. It is widely used in research on virology, oncology, and oxidative stress in both cellular and animal models.

Research Area

Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Protein Biochemistry, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 62-46-4
• MW: 206.32
• Purity: 95.21%
• Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂S₂
• SMILES: O=C(O)CCCCC1SSCC1
• Target: Mitochondrial Metabolism,NF-κB,Endogenous Metabolite,HIV Protease

Storage & Handling

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

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

864