| Bioactivity | DL-4-Hydroxy-2-ketoglutarate lithium is the substrate of 4-hydroxy-2-oxoglutarate aldolase (HOGA). DL-4-Hydroxy-2-ketoglutarate lithium can be cleaved by HOGA to produce pyruvate and glyoxylate[1]. |
| Name | DL-4-Hydroxy-2-ketoglutarate lithium |
| Formula | C5H6O6.xLi |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Williams EL, et, al. The enzyme 4-hydroxy-2-oxoglutarate aldolase is deficient in primary hyperoxaluria type 3. Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2012 Aug;27(8):3191-5. |