L-(+)-Arginine
L-(+)-Arginine Brand names, L-(+)-Arginine Analogs
- (S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
- 2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
- Amino acid(Arg-)
- Arginine
- Arginine, L-
- L-(+)-Arginine
- L-Arg
- L-Norvaline, 5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]-
- L-Ornithine, N5-(aminoiminomethyl)-
- L-a-Amino-d-guanidinovaleric acid
- Pentanoic acid, 2-amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]-, (S)-
L-(+)-Arginine Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
L-(+)-Arginine Chemical_Formula
C6H14N4O2
L-(+)-Arginine RX_link
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L-(+)-Arginine fda sheet
L-(+)-Arginine msds (material safety sheet)
L-(+)-Arginine Synthesis Reference
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L-(+)-Arginine Molecular Weight
479.199 g/mol
L-(+)-Arginine Melting Point
221 oC
L-(+)-Arginine H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
L-(+)-Arginine State
Solid,white crystalline powder
L-(+)-Arginine LogP
-3.878
L-(+)-Arginine Dosage Forms
Capsule, injection, powder and tablets
L-(+)-Arginine Indication
Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.
L-(+)-Arginine Pharmacology
Studies have shown that is has improved immune responses to bacteria, viruses & tumor cells; promotes wound healing and regeneration of the liver; causes the release of growth hormones; considered crucial for optimal muscle growth and tissue repair.
L-(+)-Arginine Absorption
Absorbed from the lumen of the small intestine into the enterocytes. Absorption is efficient and occurs by an active transport mechanism
L-(+)-Arginine side effects and Toxicity
Oral supplementation with L-arginine at doses up to 15 grams daily are generally well tolerated. The most common adverse reactions of higher doses — from 15 to 30 grams daily are nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Some may experience these symptoms at lower doses.
L-(+)-Arginine Patient Information
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L-(+)-Arginine Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
