Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid

Alpha-Ketoglutaric acid is a high-quality keto acid which is involved in the Krebs cycle and plays a key role in the cell metabolism.

cQrex® AKG, our alpha-ketoglutaric acid for biopharma cell culture, may be used as a titer-enhancing additive to protect cells against oxidative damage.

Alpha-ketoglutaric acid may also be used in the formulation of pharmaceutical drugs, dietary supplements and cosmetic products.

Typical Applications

  • Efficient production of biopharmaceuticals
  • Dietary supplementation

Benefits at a glance

  • Protection of cells against oxidative damages
  • Enables high titer