L-Alanyl-L-glutamine (Ala-Gln), Dipeptide substitute for L-Glutamine

Product Details

Formal Name: L-Alanyl-L-glutamine

Alternate Names: Alanyl-L-Glutamine; Ala-Gln; Glutamine-S

Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₅N₃O₄

Formula Weight: 217.2

CAS Number: 39537-23-0

Purity: >98%

Formulation: Powder

Solubility: Soluble in water (50 mg/ml)

Storage: -20°C

Stability: ≥ 3 years.

Applications

Dipeptide substitute for L-Glutamine

Functions

L-Glutamine is an essential supplement for cell culture however it is unstable and degrades to pyroglutamate and ammonia. L-alanyl-L-glutamine (Ala-Gln) is used in cell culture as a widely used alternative delivery form of L-glutamine which has increased stability under cell culture conditions. In addition to increased stability during cell culture, another advantage of using Ala-Gln in place of L-glutamine is that it reduces the level of ammonia generated which is toxic to cells.

Application Procedures

First dissolved in Soluble in DMSO (50 mg/ml), then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in DMSO may be stored at

-20°C for up to 3 months.

Research use only.

Documents

• Datasheet (PDF)
• MSDS (PDF)