L-Arginine

Arginine is an essential amino acid found in food and plant sources, and many biological systems and is one of only 3 amino acids with basic side chains. Arginine is typically classified as a semi-essential or conditionally essential amino acid. Administered intravenously, Arginine has been shown to stimulate the secretion of human growth hormone and is frequently used in growth hormone stimulation tests. L-Arginine is a substrate of nitric oxide synthase, which is converted to citrulline and nitric oxide and is known to Induces insulin release by a nitric oxide-dependent mechanism.

Product Specifications
L-Arginine

Formula: C₆H₁₄N₄O₂

MW: 174.20 g/mol

Storage/Handling: Store at room temperature.

PubChem Chemical ID: 6322

For RESEARCH USE ONLY and cannot be sold for human consumption!