Active ingredient: Aminolevulinic Acid - Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemical Formula

C5H9NO3

Chemical Name

5-amino-4-oxo-pentanoic acid

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight

131.13 g/mol

Physical State

Solid

Melting Point

156-158 oC

Water Solubility

Very soluble

Isoelectric Point

Not Available

Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals

Phase 1 Metabolising Enzyme (1-st Step of Metabolism)

Not Available

Primary Drug Target

Name	Delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase
Gene Name	ALAD
Synonyms	EC 4.2.1.24; Porphobilinogen synthase; ALADH
General Function	Coenzyme transport and metabolism
Pathway	map00860 Porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism
Reaction	2 5-aminolevulinate = porphobilinogen + 2 H2O