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. |