METHIONIN RACEMIC

Methionine racemic is a mixture of D and Lforms used in biochemical and nutritional applications. Benefits include similar metabolic support. Side effects include mild GI upset and metabolic disturbances in large amounts. Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.

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Product Description


Mechanism of Action

METHIONIN RACEMIC demonstrates an extensive, multiaxis biochemical activity profile involving coordinated modulation of receptormediated signalling, enzymeregulated catalytic cascades, mitochondrial bioenergetics, intracellular ion regulation, and transcriptomic pathway dynamics. Its physicochemical properties support highaffinity interactions with both catalytic and regulatory protein domains, enabling interference with phosphorylationdephosphorylation cycles, secondmessenger turnover (cAMP, IP, DAG, Ca²⁺), and redoxequilibrium systems.

In cellular environments, METHIONIN RACEMIC may influence mitochondrial membrane potential, ATP synthesis efficiency, ROS generation and antioxidant neutralisation capacity. In addition, structuralprotein interactions can modify cytoskeletal arrangement, impacting cell motility, vesicular trafficking, and mechanical signalling. The compound may further modulate chromatin accessibility, transcription factor binding profiles, epigenetic markers, and geneexpression stability.

Benefits and Advantages

Because of its reproducible biochemical footprint, METHIONIN RACEMIC is an important tool across advanced research domains, including:

  • Detailed receptorligand binding analysis and structural docking validation
  • Highdefinition enzyme kinetics and catalyticdomain pathway mapping
  • Mitochondrial respiration modelling, ATPflux analysis and oxidativestress pathway evaluation
  • Transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic integration studies for fullpathway profiling
  • Apoptosis, necroptosis and autophagyrelated signalling research
  • Cytoskeletaldynamics studies involving actin, tubulin and intermediate filaments
  • Highresolution SAR (structureactivity relationship) investigations for molecular optimisation
  • Pharmacodynamic modelling for doseresponse, thresholdactivation and mechanistic benchmarking

Side Effects and Risks

Potential risks include:

  • Redox imbalance and excessive ROS accumulation
  • Mitochondrial overload or respiratorychain suppression
  • Transcriptional pathway disruption or epigenetic instability
  • Interference with ionchannel behaviour and calciumhandling regulation
  • Cytoskeletal destabilisation and impaired membrane integrity
  • Dosedependent cytotoxicity, apoptosis or autophagy induction
  • Activation of inflammatory signalling cascades such as NF-κB, JNK, or p38

Extended exposure or elevated dosing may trigger metabolic rewiring, organelle stress responses, or longterm alterations in cellular signalling architecture. Strict biosafety protocols, controlled handling, and regulated exposure windows are required.

Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.

Datasheet


Molecular Formula

C5H11NO2

Molecular Weight

149.21 g/mol

CAS Number

59-51-8

Storage Condition

Store at 2-8°C

Solubility

Soluble in water

Purity

Purity information is available upon request (COA).

Synonym

DL-METHIONINE; 59-51-8; Racemethionine; Acimetion; Lobamine

IUPAC/Chemical Name

2-amino-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid

InChl Key

Unavailable

InChl Code

Unavailable

References

PubChem; ChemBL; FDA;

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