Adenosine 13C5

Adenosine 13C5 is a stable isotope-labeled analog of adenosine, a naturally occurring nucleoside that plays a vital role in many physiological processes. It is used in biomedical research to study the metabolism and function of adenosine in vivo and in vitro. Adenosine 13C5 contains five carbon-13 isotopes, which can be detected and quantified using mass spectrometry. One of the primary applications of adenosine 13C5 is in metabolic flux analysis, a technique that allows researchers to measure the rates of biochemical reactions in living cells. By tracing the fate of carbon atoms from adenosine 13C5, scientists can gain insight into the pathways and mechanisms of adenosine metabolism. Adenosine 13C5 has also been used to investigate the role of adenosine in cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other pathological conditions. From a chemical standpoint, adenosine 13C5 is a purine nucleoside composed of a nitrogenous base (adenine) and a sugar (ribose) linked by a β-N-glycosidic bond. It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and other polar solvents. Adenosine 13C5 is stable under normal laboratory conditions and can be stored for long periods without degradation. Its chemical properties are similar to those of natural adenosine, except for the presence of the carbon-13 isotopes.