General description
L-Ornithine is an amino acid that is not coded for by the genetic code. It is formed during the decomposition of argininine by arginase and participates in the urea cycle. Ornithine is the starting point for the formation of a family of polyamines that include spermine, spermidine and putrescine.
Application
- as a supplement in Dulbecco′s modified eagle medium (DMEM) for cell growth assays
- as a component in the standard medium for primary human hepatocytes (PHH) culture
- as a creatine synthesis inhibitor
Biochem/physiol Actions
L-Ornithine is used as a media supplement to support the biosynthesis of polyamines.
Other Notes
Product of arginine degradation by arginase
- UPC:
- 51171976
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- O6503-25G
- CAS:
- 3184-13-2