Biological Functions
Energy metabolism: as an intermediate product of the TCA cycle, AKG is involved in ATP production.
Amino acid synthesis: plays an important role in amino acid metabolism, especially the synthesis of glutamic acid and glutamine.
Antioxidant: It has antioxidant effects, scavenging free radicals and reducing oxidative stress.
Cell signalling: involved in cell signalling, affecting cell growth and differentiation.
Application Fields
Scientific research: used in metabolism, cell biology and other fields of research.
Pharmaceuticals: used as nutritional supplements to improve metabolic health and anti-aging.
Food: Used as a functional food additive for energy supplementation and health products.
Precautions
Storage: It should be sealed, protected from light and kepx at low temperature.
Handling: protective equipment should be worn during experiments to avoid direct contact with skin and eyes.