5-Aminolevulinic acid (ALA; Levulan)
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: Cat #: V30208 CAS #: 106-60-5 Purity ≥ 99%
Description: 5-Aminolevulinic acid (ALA; Levulan) is a novel and potent drug approved for treating actinic keratosis.
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 131.13 |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO3 |
| CAS No. | 106-60-5 |
| Synonyms | 5-Aminolevulinic acid; 5-ALA; δ-Aminolevulinic acid; 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic acid |
| Protocol | In Vitro | 5-Aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) enhances the immune response of L. vannamei to V. parahaemolyticus, upregulates immune- and defense-related genes, and enhances aerobic energy metabolism, respectively. |
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| Solvent volume to be added | Mass (the weight of a compound) | |||
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| Mother liquor concentration | 1mg | 5mg | 10mg | 20mg |
| 1mM | 7.6260 mL | 38.1301 mL | 76.2602 mL | 152.5204 mL |
| 5mM | 1.5252 mL | 7.6260 mL | 15.2520 mL | 30.5041 mL |
| 10mM | 0.7626 mL | 3.8130 mL | 7.6260 mL | 15.2520 mL |
| 20mM | 0.3813 mL | 1.9065 mL | 3.8130 mL | 7.6260 mL |
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PEG300, mix and clarify, next add
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Tween 80,mix and clarify, next add
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ddH2O,mix and clarify.
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