hydroxyglutarate
Hydroxyglutarate is a naturally occurring organic compound that plays a crucial role in cellular metabolism. It is a dicarboxylic acid derivative of glutaric acid, in which a hydroxyl group is attached to the second carbon atom. Hydroxyglutarate can exist in two isomeric forms: L-2-hydroxyglutarate and D-2-hydroxyglutarate.
L-2-hydroxyglutarate is a known metabolite in the citric acid cycle, where it is produced from the metabolism
D-2-hydroxyglutarate, on the other hand, is a byproduct of the metabolism of alpha-ketoglutarate in certain microorganisms,
In recent years, the study of hydroxyglutarates has gained significant attention due to their involvement in