L-Allothreonine - CAS 28954-12-3

L-Allothreonine (L-allo-Threonine) is an essential amino acid in humans. L-Allothreonine is abundant in human plasma, particularly in newborns. Severe deficiency of threonine causes neurological dysfunction and lameness in experimental animals. L-Allothreonine is an immunostimulant which promotes the growth of thymus gland. L-Allothreonine also can probably promote cell immune defense function. L-Allothreonine is highly concentrated in meat products, cottage cheese, and wheat germ.

Endogenous Metabolite

Metabolism

28939

0.9985

C4H9NO3

119.12

C[C@H](O)[C@H](N)C(O)=O

-20°C

Ice Packs

Natural Product