Sodium Oxamate is a known glycolysis inhibitor. It inhibits the conversion of pyruvate to lactate via lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). Sodium oxamate has been studied as an inhibitor of carbohydrate metabolism in various tumors, as cancer cells are often dependent on glycolysis for ATP production.
Features
- Synonyms: Aminooxoacetic acid sodium salt, Oxalic acid monoamide sodium salt, Oxamic acid sodium salt
- CAS#: 565-73-1
- Molecular Formula: C2H2NO3Na
- Molecular Weight: 111.03