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Description: L-Leucine is a non-glucogenic, essential amino acid. It plays a role in gene transcription, translation and intracellular signaling. It functions as a nutrient signal to promote protein synthesis and activates the mammalian target of the rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway, regulating the cell growth in placental cells, skeletal muscles, and adipose tissue. L-Leucine also prevents protein degradation and promotes mitochondrial biogenesis, glucose metabolism, and fatty acid oxidation to provide energy for protein synthesis. It can be used as a component in cell culture media for therapeutic recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies.
Product Code(s): LB0922
Size: 500 g
CAS Number: [61-90-5]
Grade: USP
Formula: C6H13NO2
Storage: 18 – 25oC
MW: 131.18