Acetyl-L-carnitine (O-Acetyl-L-carnitine, ALCAR) is an orally active mitochondrial energy metabolism regulator and neuroprotectant that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Acetyl-L-carnitine selectively enters cells and the brain through the organic cation transporter OCTN2. Acetyl-L-carnitine can participate in fatty acid beta-oxidation, promote acetylcholine synthesis, regulate mitochondrial function and inhibit oxidative stress as an acetyl donor. Acetyl-L-carnitine exerts its activity by enhancing energy metabolism, protecting neurons and improving synaptic plasticity. Acetyl-L-carnitine is mainly used in the study of neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic disorder-related diseases such as neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain damage, Alzheimers disease, and depression[1][2][3].
Molecular Weight:
203.24
Purity:
99.90
CAS Number:
[3040-38-8]
Formula:
C9H17NO4
Target:
Apoptosis,Caspase
Application Notes:
MCE Product type: Natural Products
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