Simultaneous Measurement of Amino Acid Enantiomers in Aged Mouse Brain Samples by LC/MS/MS Combined with Derivatization Using <i>N</i><sup>α</sup>-(5-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrophenyl)-l-leucinamide (l-FDLA)

D-amino acids have distinct roles from their l-enantiomer. In particular, some D-amino acids function as agonists or antagonists of neuronal receptors and are involved in higher brain functions. Thus, it is important to precisely measure the levels of these amino acid enantiomers in cells and tissue...

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Main Authors: Taiji Yamamoto, Keisuke Yaku, Takashi Nakagawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Metabolites
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/11/1/57