L-Threonine-15N is the 15N-labeled L-Threonine. L-Threonine is a natural amino acid, can be produced by microbial fermentation, and is used in food, medicine, or feed[1][2].
Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].
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