L-Histidine

• Target:

  Endogenous Metabolite|||Mitochondrial Metabolism

• Related Pathways:

  Metabolism

• Purity:

  >99.99%

• Bioactivity:

  L-Histidine (L- (-) -Histidine) is a semi-essential amino acid (children should obtain it from food) needed in humans for growth and tissue repair, L-Histidine is important for maintenance of myelin sheaths that protect nerve cells and is metabolized to the neurotransmitter histamine. Histamines play many roles in immunity, gastric secretion, and sexual functions. L-Histidine is also required for blood cell manufacture and protects tissues against damage caused by radiation and heavy metals.

• Smiles:

  N[C@@H](Cc1c[nH]cn1)C(O)=O

• Molecular Formula:

  C6H9N3O2

• Molecular Weight:

  155.15

• Shipping Conditions:

  Cool pack

• Storage Temperature:

  -20°C

• CAS Number:

  71-00-1