UREA, [14C]
- CAS NO.:594-05-8
- Empirical Formula: CH4N2O
- Molecular Weight: 62.07
- MDL number: MFCD00069936
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2023-05-04 17:34:40
What is UREA, [14C]?
Indications
14C-urea is intended for use in the detection of gastric urease as an aid in the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in the human stomach. The test utilizes a liquid scintillation counter for the measurement of 14CO2 in breath samples.
Background
Urea 14C is a urea molecule radiolabelled with a radioactive carbon-14. It is currently used for the Urea Breath Test (UBT) and is available as a rapid diagnostic test (marketed as PyTest) for the detection of Helicobacter pylori infections. H pylori is a common stomach bacteria that has been linked to a variety of upper gastrointestinal disorders such as gastritis, gastric and peptic ulcers, stomach cancer, and gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid-tissue (MALT) lymphoma. The UBT is indicated to confirm H. pylori infection and to monitor post-treatment for its eradication.
Radiolabelled urea is available in two forms as 13C and 14C. Both forms can be used within the Urea Breath Test, however some may prefer 13C as it is non-radioactive compared to 14C, which may be preferable in pregnant women and children.
The Urea Breath Test is based on the ability of the H. pylori enzyme urease to cleave urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide. As the urease enzyme is not present in mammalian cells, the presence of urease (and the products of urea cleavage) in the stomach is evidence that H. pylori bacteria are present. To detect H. pylori, urea labeled with 14C is swallowed by the patient. If gastric urease from H. pylori is present, urea is split to form CO2 and NH3 at the interface between the gastric epithelium and lumen and 14CO2 is absorbed into the blood and exhaled in the breath. Exhaled breath samples can then be collected and measured for the presence of radioactivity.
Definition
ChEBI: UREA C 14 is a member of ureas.
Metabolism
Not Available
Properties of UREA, [14C]
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Solvent | Solid |
Specific Activity | 50-60 mCi/mmol |
Concentration | 1 mCi/ml |
Safety information for UREA, [14C]
Computed Descriptors for UREA, [14C]
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