Nε-(1-Carboxyethyl)-L-lysine

SKU: orb2283102

Description

Nε-(1-Carboxyethyl)-L-lysine (CEL) is an advanced glycation end-product formed by methylglyoxal. This compound is a valuable research tool for studying ageing and metabolic diseases like diabetes, as it modulates hippocampal glutamate uptake and S100B secretion in experimental models.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 5746-03-2
• MW: 218.25
• Purity: 97.84% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₉H₁₈N₂O₄
• SMILES: [C@H](CCCCNC(C(O)=O)C)(C(O)=O)N
• Target: Others,CDK,Endogenous Metabolite,transporter

Storage & Handling

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

Alternative Names

Nε-(Carboxyethyl)lysine, CEL

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

23400779