3-Methyl-L-Histidine Analysis Service
3-Methyl-L-Histidine (3-MH) is a metabolite mainly produced during the degradation of muscle proteins and is an important indicator of the muscle protein breakdown rate. Since dietary protein contains low levels of 3-MH, its concentration in urine and blood primarily reflects muscle protein metabolism. Analyzing 3-MH levels is crucial for studying muscle protein metabolism, diagnosing muscle diseases, and assessing nutritional status.
Changes in 3-MH levels can be associated with various physiological and pathological conditions, such as muscle atrophy, exercise-induced damage, malnutrition, and certain metabolic diseases. Accurate measurement of 3-MH concentrations provides insights into muscle protein metabolism dynamics, offering a scientific basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Figure 1. Molecular Structure of 3-MH
MtoZ Biolabs utilizes liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to conduct detailed quantitative and qualitative analyses of 3-MH. This advanced method integrates LC's rapid separation capabilities with the high detection sensitivity of MS/MS, facilitating the precise measurement of 3-MH in complex biological matrices.
Analysis Workflow
Service Advantages
Sample Submission Requirements
Please ensure that the sample volume is greater than 0.2 g or 0.2 mL.
Applications
Clinical Diagnosis: Detect levels in patients with muscle atrophy, exercise-induced damage, and malnutrition to assist in diagnosis and prognosis.
Metabolic Research: Investigate the role and metabolic pathways of 3-MH in muscle protein degradation.
Drug Development: Evaluate the impact of drugs on 3-MH metabolism to aid in developing new therapeutic agents.
Nutritional Research: Analyze the metabolic changes of 3-MH under different dietary conditions, providing scientific evidence for nutritional regulation and dietary supplementation.
Deliverables
1. Experimental Procedures
2. Relevant Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Parameters
3. Detailed Information on 3-MH
4. Raw Data
5. Custom Analysis Report
Our 3-Methyl-L-Histidine analysis service provides high-quality data support, advancing your scientific research and clinical studies. For any inquiries or requirements, please contact us.
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