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| Targets |
1-Methyl-L-histidine-d3 does not have a specific pharmacological target as it is a stable isotope-labeled tracer and biomarker. 1-Methyl-L-histidine is a derivative of anserine from dietary meat. High levels of 1-methyl-L-histidine may lead to the inhibition of the enzyme carnosinase and the increase of anserine levels.
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| ln Vitro |
Drug compounds have included stable heavy isotopes of carbon, hydrogen, and other elements, mostly as quantitative tracers while the drugs were being developed. Because deuteration may have an effect on a drug's pharmacokinetics and metabolic properties, it is a cause for concern [1].
In vitro activity of 1-Methyl-L-histidine-d3 is not evaluated as a bioactive compound. Its utility lies in its role as a tracer and internal standard for mass spectrometry-based quantification. It is used in analytical method development to accurately measure 1-methyl-L-histidine levels in biological samples as a biomarker of meat intake. |
| ln Vivo |
In vivo, 1-Methyl-L-histidine-d3 is not administered as a therapeutic agent. It is used as a tracer in research studies to quantify 1-methyl-L-histidine in biological samples. 1-Methyl-L-histidine is an objective indicator of meat ingestion and exogenous 3-methylhistidine (3MH) intake.
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| Enzyme Assay |
In vitro enzyme assays with 1-Methyl-L-histidine-d3 typically involve using the compound as an internal standard in assays that measure histidine metabolism or carnosinase activity. The deuterated standard is added to samples to control for extraction efficiency and ionization suppression in mass spectrometry analysis. Standard protocols involve spiking samples with the deuterated standard and analyzing by LC-MS/MS.
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| Cell Assay |
1-Methyl-L-histidine-d3 is not typically used in cell culture experiments as a bioactive compound. However, it may be employed as an internal standard in cell-based studies investigating histidine metabolism or meat-derived biomarkers. Its role is strictly analytical rather than biological.
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| Animal Protocol |
In vivo animal experiments with 1-Methyl-L-histidine-d3 typically involve using the compound as an internal standard in metabolic studies of meat consumption or histidine metabolism. Animals are administered meat or histidine derivatives, and blood, urine, and tissue samples are collected. The deuterated standard is used to quantify 1-methyl-L-histidine by LC-MS/MS.
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| ADME/Pharmacokinetics |
The pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of 1-Methyl-L-histidine-d3 are relevant to its use as an internal standard. The deuterated compound has essentially identical physicochemical properties to the unlabeled 1-methyl-L-histidine, making it an ideal internal standard for PK studies. It co-elutes with the analyte during chromatography and has similar ionization efficiency in mass spectrometry.
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| Toxicity/Toxicokinetics |
1-Methyl-L-histidine-d3 has a low toxicity profile consistent with its use as an analytical standard. 1-Methyl-L-histidine is a naturally occurring metabolite. The deuterium label does not introduce additional toxicity. Standard laboratory safety practices are sufficient for handling.
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| Additional Infomation |
1-Methyl-L-histidine-d3 is a deuterium-labeled form of 1-methyl-L-histidine, an objective indicator of meat ingestion and exogenous 3-methylhistidine (3MH) intake. High levels may lead to inhibition of carnosinase and increase of anserine levels. The compound is not a drug and has no therapeutic indications. It is available for laboratory research use only.
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| Molecular Formula |
C7H8D3N3O2
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| Molecular Weight |
172.20
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| Exact Mass |
169.085
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| CAS # |
91037-48-8
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| Related CAS # |
1-Methyl-L-histidine;332-80-9
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| PubChem CID |
71309270
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| Appearance |
Off-white to light yellow solid powder
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| LogP |
0.074
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| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count |
2
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| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count |
4
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| Rotatable Bond Count |
3
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| Heavy Atom Count |
12
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| Complexity |
174
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| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count |
1
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| SMILES |
[2H]C([2H])([2H])N1C=C(N=C1)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
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| InChi Key |
BRMWTNUJHUMWMS-FYFSCIFKSA-N
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| InChi Code |
InChI=1S/C7H11N3O2/c1-10-3-5(9-4-10)2-6(8)7(11)12/h3-4,6H,2,8H2,1H3,(H,11,12)/t6-/m0/s1/i1D3
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| Chemical Name |
(2S)-2-amino-3-[1-(trideuteriomethyl)imidazol-4-yl]propanoic acid
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| HS Tariff Code |
2934.99.9001
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| Storage |
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month |
| Shipping Condition |
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
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| Solubility (In Vitro) |
May dissolve in DMSO (in most cases), if not, try other solvents such as H2O, Ethanol, or DMF with a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples
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| Solubility (In Vivo) |
Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.
Injection Formulations
Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80: Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution → 50 μL Tween 80 → 850 μL Saline)(e.g. IP/IV/IM/SC) *Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution. Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300 :Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO → 400 μLPEG300 → 50 μL Tween 80 → 450 μL Saline) Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO → 900 μL Corn oil) Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals). View More
Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO → 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)] Oral Formulations
Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium) Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals). View More
Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400  (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.) |
| Preparing Stock Solutions | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | |
| 1 mM | 5.8072 mL | 29.0360 mL | 58.0720 mL | |
| 5 mM | 1.1614 mL | 5.8072 mL | 11.6144 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.5807 mL | 2.9036 mL | 5.8072 mL |
*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
Calculation results
Working concentration: mg/mL;
Method for preparing DMSO stock solution: mg drug pre-dissolved in μL DMSO (stock solution concentration mg/mL). Please contact us first if the concentration exceeds the DMSO solubility of the batch of drug.
Method for preparing in vivo formulation::Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.
(1) Please be sure that the solution is clear before the addition of next solvent. Dissolution methods like vortex, ultrasound or warming and heat may be used to aid dissolving.
(2) Be sure to add the solvent(s) in order.