4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid-d7 (sodium)

4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid-d7 (α-Ketoisocaproic acid-d7) sodium is the deuterium labeled 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid (HY-W012722).4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid is a metabolite of L-leucine and is involved in energy metabolism. 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid increases endoplasmic reticulum stress, promotes lipid accumulation in preadipocytes and insulin resistance by impairing mTOR and autophagy signaling pathways.