Lipoic acid (DL, A Alpha)

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SKU:: 10-5094
Additional Names:: Thioctic acid
Physical State:: Solid
Molecular Weight:: 206.32
Purity:: >98%
Storage Conditions:: -20[o]C
Supplier:: Focus Biomolecules
CAS Number:: 1077-28-7
ABP:: No Import Docs
Immunogen:: Antioxidant
Extra Details:: Endogenous antioxidant.1,2 Treatment with alpha-lipoic acid increased hepatic nuclear Nrf2 levels, induced Nrf2-mediated gene transcription, and reversed age-related decline in hepatic glutathione levels in a rat model.3 It is an essential cofactor required for catalysis by multiple mitochondrial enzymes including pyruvate dehydrogenase, A Alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase and branched-chain ketoacid dehydrogenase among others.4 It has shown efficacy as a treatment in diabetic neuropathy.5