Product Description: Isovalerylcarnitine-d9-1 (chloride) is deuterium labeled Isovalerylcarnitine (chloride). Isovalerylcarnitine chloride, a product of the catabolism of L-leucine, is a potent activator of the Ca2+-dependent proteinase (calpain) of human neutrophils[1][2].
Formula: C12H15D9ClNO4
References: [1]Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-216./[2]Pontremoli S, et al. Isovalerylcarnitine is a specific activator of calpain of human neutrophils. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1987 Nov 13;148(3):1189-95.
Molecular Weight: 290.83
Research Area: Metabolic Disease
Target: Endogenous Metabolite;Isotope-Labeled Compounds;Proteasome