2,3-Dihydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid, a leucine metabolite, activates the mTOR pathway to stimulate muscle protein synthesis and inhibit proteolysis. This mechanism supports its investigation in exercise physiology, sports nutrition, and muscle atrophy research using both cellular and animal models.
Molecular Weight:
134.1305
Purity:
99.03% (May vary between batches)
CAS Number:
[1756-18-9]
Formula:
C5H10O4
Target:
Endogenous Metabolite,Others
Application Notes:
Solubility: DMSO:55 mg/mL (410.05 mM)
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