Lipoic acid antibody (13C5)

Lipoic Acid, also known as alpha-lipoic acid, is an organic sulfer-containing fatty acid that consists of a cyclic disulfide and a carboxylic acid. The conjugate base of Lipoic Acid, namely Lipoate, is present under most physiological conditions and, like Lipoic Acid, is essential for aerobic life, participating in various transfer reactions within the pryruvate dehydrogenase complex. Via its essential role in metabolism, Lipoic Acid is thought to function as a neuroprotective agent and an anti-inflammatory compound, providing effective treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Additionally, Lipoic Acid can be used to treat mercury intoxication, as its two thiol groups provide strong chelating activity. Lipoic Acid is a common dietary supplement that is found in a variety of foods, including spinach, potatoes and broccoli, as well as liver, heart and kidney meat.