5-Aminolevulinic acid-4-13C hydrochloride

5-Aminolevulinic acid-4-13C (hydrochloride) is the 13C labeled 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride[1]. 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (5-ALA hydrochloride) is an intermediate in heme biosynthesis in the body and the universal precursor of tetrapyrroles[2][3].

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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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[2]. Stummer, W., et al., Fluorescence-guided surgery with 5-aminolevulinic acid for resection of malignant glioma: a randomised controlled multicentre phase III trial. Lancet Oncol, 2006. 7(5): p. 392-401.  

[3]. Eyupoglu, I.Y., et al., Improving the extent of malignant glioma resection by dual intraoperative visualization approach. PLoS One, 2012. 7(9): p. e44885.