Product Description: L-Leucine-13C is the 13C-labeled L-Leucine. L-Leucine is an essential branched-chain amino acid (BCAA), which activates the mTOR signaling pathway[1].
Formula: C5 13CH13NO2
References: [1]Baoshan Xu, et al. Stimulation of mTORC1 with L-leucine rescues defects associated with Roberts syndrome. PLoS Genet. 2013;9(10):e1003857./[2]Bruckbauer A, et al. Synergistic effects of leucine and resveratrol on insulin sensitivity and fat metabolism in adipocytes and mice. Nutr Metab (Lond). 2012 Aug 22;9(1):77./[3]Rachdi L, et al. L-leucine alters pancreatic β-cell differentiation and function via the mTor signaling pathway. Diabetes. 2012 Feb;61(2):409-17./[4]Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.
CAS Number: 74292-94-7
Molecular Weight: 132.17
Compound Purity: 98.00
Research Area: Metabolic Disease
Solubility: H2O : 5 mg/mL (ultrasonic;warming;heat to 60°C)
Target: Endogenous Metabolite;mTOR