Product Description: L-DOPA-13C is the 13C labeled L-DOPA[1]. L-DOPA (Levodopa) is an orally active metabolic precursor of neurotransmitters dopamine. L-DOPA can cross the blood-brain barrier and is converted into dopamine in the brain. L-DOPA has anti-allodynic effects and the potential for Parkinson's disease[2][3][4].
Formula: C8 13CH11NO4
References: [1]Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-216./[2]Hyland K, et al. Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency: diagnostic methodology. Clin Chem. 1992 Dec;38(12):2405-10./[3]Merims D, et al. Dopamine dysregulation syndrome, addiction and behavioral changes in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 200814(4):273-80. Epub 2007 Nov 7./[4]Perez-Pardo P, et al. Additive Effects of Levodopa and a Neurorestorative Diet in a Mouse Model of Parkinson's Disease. Front Aging Neurosci. 2018 Aug 310:237./[5]Park HJ, et al. Anti-allodynic effects of levodopa in neuropathic rats. Yonsei Med J. 2013 Mar 154(2):330-5.
CAS Number: 586971-29-1
Molecular Weight: 198.18
Compound Purity: 98.0
Solubility: 0.1 M HCL : 20 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;adjust pH to pH to 2 with HCl)
Target: Dopamine Receptor;Endogenous Metabolite
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