<Suppliers Price>

L-Leucine-18O2

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
73579-45-0

[ Name ]:
L-Leucine-18O2

Biological Activity

[Description]:

L-Leucine-18O2 is the 18O-labeled L-Leucine. L-Leucine is an essential branched-chain amino acid (BCAA), which activates the mTOR signaling pathway[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> PI3K/Akt/mTOR >> mTOR
Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease

[In Vitro]

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].

[References]

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

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C6H13N18O2

Related Compounds