(+)-alpha-Lipoic acid [1200-22-2]

Selleck Chemicals

(+)-alpha-Lipoic acid [1200-22-2]

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1200-22-2

Research Use Only

(+)-alfa-Lipoic acid ((R)-(+)-alfa-Lipoic acid, alfa-Lipoic acid, Alpha-Lipoic acid), a physiological form of thioctic acid, is a strong antioxidant that relieves diabetic neuropathic symptoms. It shows superior antioxidative effects to its racemate. R(+)-alfa-lipoic acid is an essential cofactor of mitochondrial enzyme complexes. R(+)-alfa-lipoic acid inhibits NF-kappaB-dependent HIV-1 LTR activation.

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