Tetrahydrofolic acid-d4

Tetrahydrofolic acid-d4 (L-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydrofolic acid-d4) is the deuterium labeled Tetrahydrofolic acid. Tetrahydrofolic acid (L-5,6,7,8-Tetrahydrofolic acid) is the biologically active vitamin B9 folate derivative. Tetrahydrofolic acid is a donor of one-carbon groups for amino acids, nucleic acids, and lipids. Tetrahydrofolic acid serves as an acceptor of free formaldehyde, producing 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate-Tetrahydrofolic acid[1][2].

Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.

[2]. Clara B García-Calderón, et al. Genotoxicity of Tetrahydrofolic Acid to Hematopoietic Stem and Progenitor Cells. Cell Death Differ. 2018 Nov;25(11):1967-1979.