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D-[5-13C]glucose, is a stable isotope of glucose that plays a role in studying metabolic processes. By incorporating the stable carbon-13 isotope into natural glucose, researchers gain useful to trace the metabolic pathways of glucose. This labeling technique offers insights into the intricate biochemical and physiological processes that occur during metabolism. Its widespread use in scientific research, including metabolic and drug metabolism studies, has provided scientists with a powerful means to comprehend the complex pathways of glucose metabolism.Researchers have also utilized this isotope to explore the metabolic pathways of other molecules, such as fatty acids and amino acids. Cells readily take up the labeled glucose and metabolize it similarly to normal glucose. This labeled glucose serves as a substrate for glycolysis, the process by which glucose is broken down and converted into energy.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
D-[5-13C]glucose, 50 mg | sc-294211 | 50 mg | $245.00 | |||
D-[5-13C]glucose, 100 mg | sc-294211A | 100 mg | $367.00 |