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Potential clinical applications of alpha‑ketoglutaric acid in diseases (Review)
Xingqi Meng1, Huiqing Liu1, Lixuan Peng1
1Clinical Anatomy and Reproductive Medicine Application Institute, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421001, P.R. China.
Abstract:
As an intermediate of the tricarboxylic acid cycle, also known as 2‑oxoglutarate, α‑ketoglutaric acid (AKG) plays an important role in maintaining physiological functions and cell metabolism. AKG is involved in both energy metabolism, and carbon and nitrogen metabolism; thus, exhibiting a variety of functions. Moreover, AKG plays an important role in various systems of the body. Results of previous research indicated that AKG may act as a regulator in the progression of a variety of diseases; thus, it exhibits potential as a novel drug for the clinical treatment of age‑related diseases. The present review aimed to summarize the latest research progress and potential clinical applications of AKG and provided novel directions and scope for future research.

