L-Leucine

TargetMol
Product Code: TAR-T3O2749
Supplier: TargetMol
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TAR-T3O2749-100mg100mg£104.00
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TAR-T3O2749-250mg250mg£137.00
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TAR-T3O2749-500mg500mg£177.00
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Overview

Regulatory Status: RUO
Shipping:
cool pack
Storage:
-20℃

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Further Information

Bioactivity:
Leucine is one of nine essential amino acids in humans (provided by food), Leucine is important for protein synthesis and many metabolic functions. Leucine contributes to regulation of blood-sugar levels; growth and repair of muscle and bone tissue; growth hormone production; and wound healing. Leucine also prevents breakdown of muscle proteins after trauma or severe stress and may be beneficial for individuals with phenylketonuria. Leucine is available in many foods and deficiency is rare.
CAS:
61-90-5
Formula:
C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight:
131.17
Pathway:
PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling
Purity:
0.99
SMILES:
CC(C)C[C@H](N)C(O)=O
Target:
mTOR

References

Borack, M., & Volpi, E. (2016). Efficacy and Safety of Leucine Supplementation in the Elderly.?The Journal Of Nutrition,?146(12), 2625S-2629S. doi: 10.3945/jn.116.230771