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D-Glucose-1-13C is an isotopically labeled form of glucose where the first carbon atom is enriched with the carbon-13 isotope, rather than the more abundant carbon-12 isotope found in natural glucose. This subtle modification makes D-Glucose-1-13C an invaluable tool in biochemical and metabolic research, as it allows scientists to trace the metabolic pathways and processes that glucose undergoes within biological systems without altering its natural behavior. By incorporating this labeled compound into experimental setups, researchers can utilize various spectroscopic techniques, such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to observe and quantify the dynamics of glucose metabolism. This enables the detailed study of how glucose is utilized and transformed in various biochemical pathways, including glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, and the pentose phosphate pathway. The use of D-Glucose-1-13C thus provides critical insights into fundamental aspects of cellular metabolism, energy production, and the synthesis of biomolecules, contributing significantly to our understanding of cellular physiology and biochemistry.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
D-Glucose-1-13C, 250 mg | sc-490392 | 250 mg | $246.00 | |||
D-Glucose-1-13C, 1 g | sc-490392A | 1 g | $774.00 | |||
D-Glucose-1-13C, 10 g | sc-490392B | 10 g | $5727.00 |