D-Leucine is used in the formation of sterols. It is also used as a selectable marker.
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Applications
D-Leucine is used in the formation of sterols. It is also used as a selectable marker.
Solubility
Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
Berislav V. Zlokovic.; David J. Begley.; Daniel G. Chain-Eliash. Blood-brain barrier permeability to leucine-enkephalin,d-Alanine2-d-leucine5-enkephalin and their N-terminal amino acid (tyrosine). Brain Research. 1985, 336, (1), 125-132.
G.L. Kovács.; Zsuzsanna Horváth.; Z. Sarnyai.; Mária Faludi.; Gyula Telegdy. Oxytocin and a C-terminal derivative (Z-prolyl-d-leucine) attenuate tolerance to and dependence on morphine and interact with dopaminergic neurotransmission in the mouse brain. Neuropharmacology. 1985, 24, (5), 413-419.